On the left edge of this view from May 1965 is the single front of number 4 Strawberry Lane. Two shops on Tong Road follow to right, with a Dutch gable style roof above the top two windows. To the left, painted white, is number 170, a second hand furniture shop with a selection of cupboards outside. A blackboard with a chalked price list hangs next to the door. On the side wall is a billboard advertising salad cream with the slogan 'Heinz of course'. Number 168 follows to the right. This is Fred Brown's off-license and tobacconists.On the left edge of this view from May 1965 is the single front of number 4 Strawberry Lane. Two shops on Tong Road follow to right, with a Dutch gable style roof above the top two windows. To the left, painted white, is number 170, a second hand furniture shop with a selection of cupboards outside. A blackboard with a chalked price list hangs next to the door. On the side wall is a billboard advertising salad cream with the slogan 'Heinz of course'. Number 168 follows to the right. This is Fred Brown's off-license and tobacconists.
On the left edge of this view from May 1965 is the single front of number 4 Strawberry Lane. Two shops on Tong Road follow to right, with a Dutch gable style roof above the top two windows. To the left, painted white, is number 170, a second hand furniture shop with a selection of cupboards outside. A blackboard with a chalked price list hangs next to the door. On the side wall is a billboard advertising salad cream with the slogan 'Heinz of course'. Number 168 follows to the right. This is Fred Brown's off-license and tobacconists.

16 ace photos take you back to Armley in 1965

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 10th Nov 2023, 04:45 BST

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These photos simply put the ace into Armley.

They turn back the clock to celebrate a year in the life of the west Leeds suburb in the mid-1960s. Local landmarks such as St Bartholomew’s Church as well as shops, pubs and cafes are all showcased in this gallery focusing on 1965. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

This view looks from Wesley Road onto the end of Cricketers Street in May 1965. In the background, the spire of St Bartholomew's church is visible. The foundation stone of this church was laid in 1872.

7. Armley in 1965

This view looks from Wesley Road onto the end of Cricketers Street in May 1965. In the background, the spire of St Bartholomew's church is visible. The foundation stone of this church was laid in 1872. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A block of four back-to-back houses on the end of Strawberry Mount in June 1965. This view looks from Strawberry Road

8. Armley in 1965

A block of four back-to-back houses on the end of Strawberry Mount in June 1965. This view looks from Strawberry Road Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Hall Lane in June 1965.

9. Armley in 1965

Hall Lane in June 1965. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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This view looks from Wesley Road onto back to back houses on Cricketers Place in May 1965. Number 2 had been a shop although at the time of this view it was used as a residential property.

10. Armley in 1965

This view looks from Wesley Road onto back to back houses on Cricketers Place in May 1965. Number 2 had been a shop although at the time of this view it was used as a residential property. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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This view shows through properties which faced onto Tong Road. On the left end of the row is number 1 Wesley Road, partially obscured by trees in the garden. Numbers 2 to 6 Southfield Mount follow to right. Numbers 2 and 4 have bay windows. The door of number 4 has an etched glass panel with two striped flowerpots on the top doorstep. Although facing Tong Road, these houses opened onto Southfield Mount to the rear. Pictured in June 1965.

11. Armley in 1965

This view shows through properties which faced onto Tong Road. On the left end of the row is number 1 Wesley Road, partially obscured by trees in the garden. Numbers 2 to 6 Southfield Mount follow to right. Numbers 2 and 4 have bay windows. The door of number 4 has an etched glass panel with two striped flowerpots on the top doorstep. Although facing Tong Road, these houses opened onto Southfield Mount to the rear. Pictured in June 1965. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Two one-storey outbuildings on Barnet Street. These buildings are located to the rear of two shops on Tong Road. Number 156 is Clifford Medway, jewellers, and number 158 is Jean Hairstylist. The back of number 2 Strawberry Road can be seen towards the right. Pictured in June 1965.

12. Armley in 1965

Two one-storey outbuildings on Barnet Street. These buildings are located to the rear of two shops on Tong Road. Number 156 is Clifford Medway, jewellers, and number 158 is Jean Hairstylist. The back of number 2 Strawberry Road can be seen towards the right. Pictured in June 1965. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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