The images feature fantastic memories of the many shops which thrived in LS12 during the decade. They reveal how shopping local was part of people's everyday routine with a vast array of different retail offerings on the doorstep of the community. They range from corner shops, fish and chips, butchers and greengrocers through to the Co-op, second hand furniture and the Post Office. How many of these shops do you remember? They are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service, which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: Memories of Armley and Bramley during the 1960s and 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
![August 1966. On the left of the view of Tong Road is a gable end property which was also known as Hope Cottage.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE4ODAzNzMz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. Tong Road in the 1960s
August 1966. On the left of the view of Tong Road is a gable end property which was also known as Hope Cottage. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
![May 1965. The 'Industrial and Transport Restaurant' and Fred's cafe is the focus of this photo. Also pictured is Jean's Hairdressers, just seen on the right edge.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE4ODAzNzM0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Tong Road in the 1960s
May 1965. The 'Industrial and Transport Restaurant' and Fred's cafe is the focus of this photo. Also pictured is Jean's Hairdressers, just seen on the right edge. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
![August 1961. Looking across Tong Road from the junction with Whingate and Upper Wortley Road. To the left is a clothing factory, business of T. Conaty. Whingate Garage is in the centre, owned by Arnold Stainsby.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE4ODAzNzM1.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Tong Road in the 1960s
August 1961. Looking across Tong Road from the junction with Whingate and Upper Wortley Road. To the left is a clothing factory, business of T. Conaty. Whingate Garage is in the centre, owned by Arnold Stainsby. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
![May 1965. The entrance to Dewhirst Street can be seen on the left. This is Storey's grocers displaying bacon, eggs and bread in the windows.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE4ODAzNzM2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Tong Road in the 1960s
May 1965. The entrance to Dewhirst Street can be seen on the left. This is Storey's grocers displaying bacon, eggs and bread in the windows. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
![A little girl is pictured riding her tricyle along the rear of shops on Tong Road in 1969.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE4ODAzNzM3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Tong Road in the 1960s
A little girl is pictured riding her tricyle along the rear of shops on Tong Road in 1969. Photo: Eric Jaquier
![June 1965. Moorfield Cleaners and Eunice Hirst's ladies and childrenswear are both featured. Two women chat outside Mills Hair Fashions. On the right is Simpkin and Young, radio and television engineers.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTE4ODAzNzM4.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Tong Road in the 1960s
June 1965. Moorfield Cleaners and Eunice Hirst's ladies and childrenswear are both featured. Two women chat outside Mills Hair Fashions. On the right is Simpkin and Young, radio and television engineers. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service