The junction of Roundhay Road, on the left and Karnac Road on the right in August 1962. In the centre of the image number 68 Harehills/Easterly Road bus approaches a zebra crossing on its way back to the Central Bus Station. On the side of the bus an advertisement promotes 'Mckay, Immaculate Shirts, Calpreta wonder dry finish'. The parade of shops behind the bus was demolished in 1968 however the building with the clock dome number 250 is The Picture House. This 900 seat cinema opened on Monday, December 16, 1912 showing 'The Mine Owner' and closed Saturday, October 5, 1963, showing 'Last Days of Pompeii'. On Friday, October 11, 1963, it went into use as a bingo hall.The junction of Roundhay Road, on the left and Karnac Road on the right in August 1962. In the centre of the image number 68 Harehills/Easterly Road bus approaches a zebra crossing on its way back to the Central Bus Station. On the side of the bus an advertisement promotes 'Mckay, Immaculate Shirts, Calpreta wonder dry finish'. The parade of shops behind the bus was demolished in 1968 however the building with the clock dome number 250 is The Picture House. This 900 seat cinema opened on Monday, December 16, 1912 showing 'The Mine Owner' and closed Saturday, October 5, 1963, showing 'Last Days of Pompeii'. On Friday, October 11, 1963, it went into use as a bingo hall.
The junction of Roundhay Road, on the left and Karnac Road on the right in August 1962. In the centre of the image number 68 Harehills/Easterly Road bus approaches a zebra crossing on its way back to the Central Bus Station. On the side of the bus an advertisement promotes 'Mckay, Immaculate Shirts, Calpreta wonder dry finish'. The parade of shops behind the bus was demolished in 1968 however the building with the clock dome number 250 is The Picture House. This 900 seat cinema opened on Monday, December 16, 1912 showing 'The Mine Owner' and closed Saturday, October 5, 1963, showing 'Last Days of Pompeii'. On Friday, October 11, 1963, it went into use as a bingo hall.

10 photos take you back to Harehills in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 18th Aug 2023, 04:45 BST

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This gallery takes you back to Harehills in the Swinging Sixties.

The photos bring into focus all aspects of life around the suburb during the decade and are sure to evoke memories for a generation of folk who called LS8 home back in the day. Cinemas, shops and pubs are all featured in this wonderful rewind at a time the winds of social and economic change blew across the city and beyond. The images are a mix from Eric Jaquier and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Alderman Joshua Walsh, in his role as Lord Mayor of Leeds, attending the opening of a back-to-back show house at no. 50 Seafroth Avenue in April 1967.

7. Harehills in the 1960s

Alderman Joshua Walsh, in his role as Lord Mayor of Leeds, attending the opening of a back-to-back show house at no. 50 Seafroth Avenue in April 1967. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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St Aidan's Church on Roundhay Road in April 1965 with Elford Place West on the right. Built in 1891-4 by R.J. Johnson & A.C. Hicks, St Aidan's joins Basilican form with Romanesque style. The image shows a double-apsed aisled basilica with a basilican chapel attached on the south eastern side. The interior of the church is famous for the large display of mosaics in the apse and on the concelli walls by Frank Brangwyn. Red brick and mosaic were chosen as construction materials as they were easy to maintain in Leeds polluted atmosphere. A large board in front of the church lists mass times.

8. Harehills in the 1960s

St Aidan's Church on Roundhay Road in April 1965 with Elford Place West on the right. Built in 1891-4 by R.J. Johnson & A.C. Hicks, St Aidan's joins Basilican form with Romanesque style. The image shows a double-apsed aisled basilica with a basilican chapel attached on the south eastern side. The interior of the church is famous for the large display of mosaics in the apse and on the concelli walls by Frank Brangwyn. Red brick and mosaic were chosen as construction materials as they were easy to maintain in Leeds polluted atmosphere. A large board in front of the church lists mass times. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view from Harehills Corner (the junction of Roundhay Road and Harehills Lane) showing a row of shops on Roundhay Road in June 1966 numbered (from left) 271 to 291. These include John Gilpin Ltd., bakers and confectioners at no.277, Crockatt's cleaning at 279, Ainley (Leeds) Ltd., electrical engineers 281, Doreen Ladies' Fashions 283 and the Leeds and Holbeck Building Society on the corner at no.291.

9. Harehills in the 1960s

A view from Harehills Corner (the junction of Roundhay Road and Harehills Lane) showing a row of shops on Roundhay Road in June 1966 numbered (from left) 271 to 291. These include John Gilpin Ltd., bakers and confectioners at no.277, Crockatt's cleaning at 279, Ainley (Leeds) Ltd., electrical engineers 281, Doreen Ladies' Fashions 283 and the Leeds and Holbeck Building Society on the corner at no.291. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Share your memories of Harehills in the 1960s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: andrew.hutchinson@jpress.co.uk or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN

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