The photos turn the spotlight on much-loved landmarks in the heart of the community such as Holbeck Lane and Domestic Street and provide a fascinating glimpse into life during the decade which is sure to be remembered by a generation of residents who called LS11 home. Pub culture is also at the forefront of these images with watering holes such as The Volunteer, The Rising Sun and Barleycorn Hotel all in focus. The photos 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: 31 photo memories of Beeston in the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Holbeck in the 1960s
Sowerby Street in March 1965. On the left edge of this view is the Gainsborough Cinema which was converted from a Unitarian Chapel in 1931. This view was taken shortly before the cinema closed in 1966. Moving right is the back of the Rising Sun public house with a Leeds Ignition van parked behind. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
20. Holbeck in the 1960s
Holbeck Lane and Stead Street in March 1965. In view is Reliant Transport Cafe and grocers Lakes Corner. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
21. Holbeck in the 1960s
British Paints Ltd, located at the junction of Spence Lane and Whitehall Road, in March 1965. This building had originally been a Zion School. A branch library serving Holbeck and New Wortley opened here in 1870, closing in 1938. The building was used by Whitehall Motors Ltd, used car dealers in the 1940s. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
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