Meanwood Road in August 1967, On the left is Cambridge Road looking up to the left junction with Woodhouse Street. The off licence shop was run by Edward Moran and was 177 Meanwood Road. The zebra crossing was to assist children attending Meanwood Road School to cross safely. The school was on the right, out of view of this scene.Meanwood Road in August 1967, On the left is Cambridge Road looking up to the left junction with Woodhouse Street. The off licence shop was run by Edward Moran and was 177 Meanwood Road. The zebra crossing was to assist children attending Meanwood Road School to cross safely. The school was on the right, out of view of this scene.
Meanwood Road in August 1967, On the left is Cambridge Road looking up to the left junction with Woodhouse Street. The off licence shop was run by Edward Moran and was 177 Meanwood Road. The zebra crossing was to assist children attending Meanwood Road School to cross safely. The school was on the right, out of view of this scene.

22 wonderful photos take you back to Woodhouse in 1967

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 10th Feb 2024, 04:45 BST

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These wonderful photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called Woodhouse home sweet home at the back end of the 1960s.

They turn back the clock to celebrate a year in the life of the suburb in 1967 and showcase local landmarks, shops, factories which served the community. 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: 25 never seen before photos of Woodhouse through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Oatland Lane in August 1967. On the left is Servia Grove with a branch of Leeds Co-operative stores. The white building was formerly a gymnasium. This was the end of Servia Road. Oatland Lane joined here with number 136, the bay window has been painted over. Then moving right are numbers 134, 132, 130 and 128 in descending order. Oatland Lane was previously known as Camp Road, this was the upper part of it; the lower part remained Camp Road for some time but is now Lovell Park Road.

7. Woodhouse in 1967

Oatland Lane in August 1967. On the left is Servia Grove with a branch of Leeds Co-operative stores. The white building was formerly a gymnasium. This was the end of Servia Road. Oatland Lane joined here with number 136, the bay window has been painted over. Then moving right are numbers 134, 132, 130 and 128 in descending order. Oatland Lane was previously known as Camp Road, this was the upper part of it; the lower part remained Camp Road for some time but is now Lovell Park Road. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Oatland Place in August 1967. A dividing wall separated Oatland Place from Meanwood Terrace here. The outline of 10 Meanwood Terrace can be seen as the dark gable end. On the right edge is a glimpse of Servia Grove. Meanwood Terrace was accessed from Servia Grove. In the bottom right corner, the Singer car was parked outside number 12 Oatland Place.

8. Woodhouse in 1967

Oatland Place in August 1967. A dividing wall separated Oatland Place from Meanwood Terrace here. The outline of 10 Meanwood Terrace can be seen as the dark gable end. On the right edge is a glimpse of Servia Grove. Meanwood Terrace was accessed from Servia Grove. In the bottom right corner, the Singer car was parked outside number 12 Oatland Place. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A view from Oatland Road along Oatland Place. Number 1 is on the corner, where a woman and children are in the doorway the numbers run in ascending order towards the right. Pictured in August 1967.

9. Woodhouse in 1967

A view from Oatland Road along Oatland Place. Number 1 is on the corner, where a woman and children are in the doorway the numbers run in ascending order towards the right. Pictured in August 1967. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Oakfield Street, numbers 18 through to 12, on the right. this is looking from Cmabridge Road direction to Oxford Road. Pictured in August 1967..

10. Woodhouse in 1967

Oakfield Street, numbers 18 through to 12, on the right. this is looking from Cmabridge Road direction to Oxford Road. Pictured in August 1967.. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Oakfield Place, on the left is a wall which separates the street from the factory premises. This business was the Roscoe Clothing Company. Three houses are in view, number 6 is on the left, 4 has a woman in the doorway. The empty house on the right is number 2. Pictured in August 1967.

11. Woodhouse in 1967

Oakfield Place, on the left is a wall which separates the street from the factory premises. This business was the Roscoe Clothing Company. Three houses are in view, number 6 is on the left, 4 has a woman in the doorway. The empty house on the right is number 2. Pictured in August 1967. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A view looking across from Woodhouse Street to Oakfield Street. On the left Ashfield Street is visible then yards for outside toilets and dustbins. Next Oakfield Street, numbers 1-7 with Oxford Road dividing the street down the middle. The continuation is on the right edge. Pictured in August 1967.

12. Woodhouse in 1967

A view looking across from Woodhouse Street to Oakfield Street. On the left Ashfield Street is visible then yards for outside toilets and dustbins. Next Oakfield Street, numbers 1-7 with Oxford Road dividing the street down the middle. The continuation is on the right edge. Pictured in August 1967. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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