Long shot of stone built cottages on Scotland Mill Lane in September 1959. On the left are numbers 6 to 3 with numbers 2 and 1 seen towards the right, lower with protruding outbuildings. The cottages were originally built to house Scotland Millworkers. The mill itself burnt down in 1906.Long shot of stone built cottages on Scotland Mill Lane in September 1959. On the left are numbers 6 to 3 with numbers 2 and 1 seen towards the right, lower with protruding outbuildings. The cottages were originally built to house Scotland Millworkers. The mill itself burnt down in 1906.
Long shot of stone built cottages on Scotland Mill Lane in September 1959. On the left are numbers 6 to 3 with numbers 2 and 1 seen towards the right, lower with protruding outbuildings. The cottages were originally built to house Scotland Millworkers. The mill itself burnt down in 1906.

14 ace photos take you back to Adel in the 1950s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 30th Apr 2024, 04:45 BST

These photos put the ace into Adel as they chart a decade in the life of the Leeds suburb.

The turn back the clock to the 1950s and showcase a community building for the future while preserving its past. Landmarks, new housing estates and well travelled roads are all in focus. The images are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: The story of a Leeds landmark which claimed the lives of more than 20 men LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

A view looking north along Kingsley Avenue in February 1953. Very muddy road with houses and wooden gates on either side. People, telegraph poles and a truck can be seen

13. Adel in the 1950s

A view looking north along Kingsley Avenue in February 1953. Very muddy road with houses and wooden gates on either side. People, telegraph poles and a truck can be seen Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The Ring Road at Adel in December 1952. A "keep left" sign is visible.

14. Adel in the 1950s

The Ring Road at Adel in December 1952. A "keep left" sign is visible. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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