17 cool photos take you back to Richmond Hill in 1963

These photos provide a fascinating slice of life in Richmond Hill during the early 1960s.

They turn back the clock to 1963 and showcase 12 months in the heart of the community bringing together street scenes, corner shops and pubs which are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called LS9 home back in the day. 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

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