Town Street in August 1963. On the side of the garage wall next to 115 a sign promotes British Railways seaside excursions to Blackpool every weekday from 7th September. The train would leave Stanningley at 8.45am and would cost 15 shillings, today that would by 75 pence. In the centre the image houses numbers 119 to 125 with the Harlequin Cafe offering Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola and snacks at number 127 on the far right.Town Street in August 1963. On the side of the garage wall next to 115 a sign promotes British Railways seaside excursions to Blackpool every weekday from 7th September. The train would leave Stanningley at 8.45am and would cost 15 shillings, today that would by 75 pence. In the centre the image houses numbers 119 to 125 with the Harlequin Cafe offering Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola and snacks at number 127 on the far right.
Town Street in August 1963. On the side of the garage wall next to 115 a sign promotes British Railways seaside excursions to Blackpool every weekday from 7th September. The train would leave Stanningley at 8.45am and would cost 15 shillings, today that would by 75 pence. In the centre the image houses numbers 119 to 125 with the Harlequin Cafe offering Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola and snacks at number 127 on the far right.

12 superb photos take you back to Stanningley in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 7th Nov 2023, 04:45 BST

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These photos showcase life around the west Leeds suburb of Stanningley in the 1960s.

The gallery turns the spotlight on local landmarks and street which are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called the community home back in the day. Local landmarks, shops and factories are all in focus as well as well-travelled streets which will be familiar to former residents. The images 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: 33 never seen before photos of Pudsey through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

The junction of Town Street on the left and the empty shop front number 29. On the right is Grangefield Road where an advertisement hoarding promotes Cadbury's Dairy Milk Chocolate. A sign underneath gives directions to the J.I. Case Co Ltd. Two boys enter the street dragging a home made kart. Pictured in September 1963.

7. Stanningley in the 1960s

The junction of Town Street on the left and the empty shop front number 29. On the right is Grangefield Road where an advertisement hoarding promotes Cadbury's Dairy Milk Chocolate. A sign underneath gives directions to the J.I. Case Co Ltd. Two boys enter the street dragging a home made kart. Pictured in September 1963. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A square of six blind back and through by light terraced houses in Elmwood Square off Town Street. On the left is row of shared outside toilets. On the right is number 62a Town Street a shop called Coles selling transistors with a six month guarantee.

8. Stanningley in the 1960s

A square of six blind back and through by light terraced houses in Elmwood Square off Town Street. On the left is row of shared outside toilets. On the right is number 62a Town Street a shop called Coles selling transistors with a six month guarantee. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A row of through by light terraced houses each with a private front garden. Behind here stood the Vickersdale Engineering Works now cleared.

9. Stanningley in the 1960s

A row of through by light terraced houses each with a private front garden. Behind here stood the Vickersdale Engineering Works now cleared. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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On the left of the image is School Place where a car, reg: ROH 346 is parked at the corner with Mann's Square on the right. Clothes hang on lines stretched across the square while number 3 in the corner appears empty and run down with a missing first floor window. On the far right behind the clothes lines a row of shared outside toilets.

10. Stanningley in the 1960s

On the left of the image is School Place where a car, reg: ROH 346 is parked at the corner with Mann's Square on the right. Clothes hang on lines stretched across the square while number 3 in the corner appears empty and run down with a missing first floor window. On the far right behind the clothes lines a row of shared outside toilets. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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On the far left can be seen the houses on Elmwood Place with a row of shared outside toilets in front. The shop visible at number 62a Town Street is Coles selling transisters with a six month guarantee. On the right is Vickersdale where a road sign warns drivers of children on the road belonging to Stanningley Church of England Primary School. Also here an advertising hoarding promotes Ovaltine. Pictured in September 1963.

11. Stanningley in the 1960s

On the far left can be seen the houses on Elmwood Place with a row of shared outside toilets in front. The shop visible at number 62a Town Street is Coles selling transisters with a six month guarantee. On the right is Vickersdale where a road sign warns drivers of children on the road belonging to Stanningley Church of England Primary School. Also here an advertising hoarding promotes Ovaltine. Pictured in September 1963. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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

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