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.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 20th Nov 2022, 04:45 GMT

Updated 16th Nov 2023, 09:33 GMT

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

Enjoy these photo memories from around Richmond Hill in 19863. PIC: West Yorkshire Archive Service

1. Richmond Hill in 1963

Enjoy these photo memories from around Richmond Hill in 19863. PIC: West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

A young boy plays with a pram at the corner of Balkan Grove and Temple View Grove.

2. Richmond Hill in 1963

A young boy plays with a pram at the corner of Balkan Grove and Temple View Grove. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

The entrance to a yard of garages off Ascot Terrace. In the distance on the left can be seen the gable ends of back-to-back terraced houses.

3. Richmond Hill in 1963

The entrance to a yard of garages off Ascot Terrace. In the distance on the left can be seen the gable ends of back-to-back terraced houses. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

The New Regent pub with East Park View on the left and Temple View Grove on the right in July 1963. A woman is walking through the main entrance to the pub. Two women stand talking at the corner.

4. Richmond Hill in 1963

The New Regent pub with East Park View on the left and Temple View Grove on the right in July 1963. A woman is walking through the main entrance to the pub. Two women stand talking at the corner. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

The New Regent public house on East Park View. Children play in the yard at the front while two women talk at the corner on the right.

5. Richmond Hill in 1963

The New Regent public house on East Park View. Children play in the yard at the front while two women talk at the corner on the right. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

The entrance to a yard at the end of Ascot Avenue, a street of back-to-back terraced houses on the left and through terraced houses on the right. Pictured in July 1963.

6. Richmond Hill in 1963

The entrance to a yard at the end of Ascot Avenue, a street of back-to-back terraced houses on the left and through terraced houses on the right. Pictured in July 1963. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service