It was the decade Newcastle United won the FA Cup three times, beating Blackpool in 51, Arsenal in 52 and Manchester City in 55. Amongst the photographs in this collection is one depicting the team's celebratory procession through the city after their back-to-back win in 1952.
Thanks to Newcastle Libraries we also have a selection of photos of Newcastle streets from that decade- showing just how much has changed in the city in 70 years.
The old industries used to characterise much of the city centre, especially along the Quayside as seen in the photo of the Baltic Flour Mill before it was transformed into an art gallery in 2002.
So let's take a journey back to the 1950s through these incredible photographs.
13. Blackett Street
A view of Blackett Street taken in 1955. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
14. Brandling Park
A view of Brandling Park Jesmond Newcastle upon Tyne taken c.1955. | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
15. Odeon, Shields Road
A view of the exterior of the Odeon cinema Shields Road Byker taken in 1957-1958. The cinema is showing 'Just My Luck' starring Norman Wisdom.Formerly the Black's Regal (1934-1955) then the Odeon 1955-1972Theatres Collection : Local Studies Source of Information : The Odeon (1955-1972) was originally the 'Black's Regal' (1934-1955). | NL Photo: Newcastle Libraries
16. Pilgrim Street
A view of Pilgrim Street Newcastle upon Tyne taken in 1959. The photograph is looking up Pilgrim Street. 'Van Der Velde Office Equipment Co.' is in the foreground to the left. | NL