They turn back the clock to the 1960s and take you down streets in the heart of the community including Pontefract Lane and showcase corner shops and factories which are sure to be remembered by a generation of residents. 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: The story of a quirky Leeds pub LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

13. Richmond Hill in the 1960s
A Bedford van, reg: 3298 MY is parked in the foreground on the right of this photo of Ascot Avenue in October 1966. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

14. Richmond Hill in the 1960s
Through terraced houses on Ascot Avenue. Archways at pavement level show where the basement windows were before road improvements raised the height of the street blocking them off. A street light stands on the far left. Pictured in October 1966. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

15. Richmond Hill in the 1960s
Terraced houses on Ascot Place with large bay windows and steps leading up to a first floor entrance. No 12 on the left is occupied while nos. 6 - 10 are boarded up and derelict. The road on the left is Devon Street and a street lamp stands on the corner of the two roads. Pictured in October 1966. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

16. Richmond Hill in the 1960s
A view along Ascot Place in October 1966. On the left are through terraces still occupied while on the right is the large derelict number 11 on the far right is Devon Street and industrial buildings are visible to the rear of number 11. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

17. Richmond Hill in the 1960s
Pontefract Lane on the left with a woman walking along the pavement towards Revell Family Butcher at the end of the terrace. A large hoarding above the shop on the Ascot Street side of the building promotes The Sun newspaper and the Co-operative. Pictured in October 1966. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

18. Richmond Hill in the 1960s
The rear entrances and gardens of through terraces fronting onto Ascot Avenue. Each house has a private garden with most containing a washing line, dustbins, or the occasional plant. Number 110 on the far right is run-down and unoccupied with all its windows broken while the buildings on the right are derelict garages and workshops. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service


