These photo gems rewind to 1960 and bring to life Armley Town Street and The Barleycorn Hotel as well as other landmarks aroud the community during a 12 months of social and economic change. 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 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Armley in 1960
This view from July 1960 looks along Armley Ridge Road towards the junction with Town Street. A. Bolton drapers can just be seen on the left edge. Moving right is a fish and chip shop Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
8. Armley in 1960
Oban Square in July 1960. There is a large arched window in the centre of these houses which would suggest that they had originally been built as one property, later converted to two. Oban Square was originally called Belle Vue Square. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
9. Armley in 1960
Arnley Ridge Road in July 1960. These houses may also have been called Ridge Row. On the left is a small road leading to Barleycorn Yard. A shop can just be seen on the right edge. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
10. Armley in 1960
On the left of this view is A. Marsh's shop offering shoe repairs, pet food and garden supplies, on Town Street pictured in July 1960. A sign above the shop window advertises 'Trebor Extra Strong Peppermints'. There is also a poster for the 1960 Rag Revue at the Empire Theatre. Moving back and apparently sharing the same premises is E. Alderwick, painter decorator and sign writer. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Armley in 1960
Across the wall on the left of this view are the back-to-back properties on Wainman Square. Moving right are the blind backs of numbers 15 and 17 Armley Ridge Road which have an outside toilet block and a van to the rear. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Armley in 1960
Two through houses on Town Street in July 1960. They have doorcases around the front doors. On the right edge is a one-storey butchers shop, business of E. Kaye. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service