They focus on local landmarks, the community’s mining heritage as well as demolished gems which are sure to evoke memories for a generation of residents who grew up in the area during the decade. They are published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive whose collection is housed on photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 17 unseen photos of Tingley through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. West Ardsley in the 1960s
Beacon Works and Topcliffe Mill as seen from Woodkirk School fields in June 1967. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
8. West Ardsley in the 1960s
Hey Beck Lane in April 1967. A home-made wooden shelter with a bench seat stands on the grassed area. In the foreground there is a wooden fence topped with chicken wire. In front of the fence a small boy stands in a quilted, hooded anorak. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
9. West Ardsley in the 1960s
George Armitage & Sons Ltd. Brick Works showing brick kilns. Also seen is a red single decker bus and a red double decker bus, transport for workers at Woodkirk. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
10. West Ardsley in the 1960s
The brick kilns at Armitage Brickworks in June 1960. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
11. West Ardsley in the 1960s
Derelict Woodkirk Station looking in the direction of Batley in May 1968. A sign on the left says 'Beware of the Trains'. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
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Share your memories of West Ardsley in the 1960s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive