Bruntcliffe crossroads looking along the A650 from Bruntcliffe Road in September 1963. On the left hand side of the photograph are some houses since demolished at the end of Nepshaw Lane. In the centre is the red brick Angel Hotel built in 1929 as a replacement for the Old Angel Hotel at the other side of the road; part of this building can still be seen on the right of the picture. This shows a two storey building; part of the Old Angel was single storey sticking out more into Bruntcliffe Lane but this has been demolished. The ice cream sign seems to suggest that the building is still being used. Behind the Old Angel is the four storey Bruntcliffe Mill but it is not known how it was being used at the time.Bruntcliffe crossroads looking along the A650 from Bruntcliffe Road in September 1963. On the left hand side of the photograph are some houses since demolished at the end of Nepshaw Lane. In the centre is the red brick Angel Hotel built in 1929 as a replacement for the Old Angel Hotel at the other side of the road; part of this building can still be seen on the right of the picture. This shows a two storey building; part of the Old Angel was single storey sticking out more into Bruntcliffe Lane but this has been demolished. The ice cream sign seems to suggest that the building is still being used. Behind the Old Angel is the four storey Bruntcliffe Mill but it is not known how it was being used at the time.
Bruntcliffe crossroads looking along the A650 from Bruntcliffe Road in September 1963. On the left hand side of the photograph are some houses since demolished at the end of Nepshaw Lane. In the centre is the red brick Angel Hotel built in 1929 as a replacement for the Old Angel Hotel at the other side of the road; part of this building can still be seen on the right of the picture. This shows a two storey building; part of the Old Angel was single storey sticking out more into Bruntcliffe Lane but this has been demolished. The ice cream sign seems to suggest that the building is still being used. Behind the Old Angel is the four storey Bruntcliffe Mill but it is not known how it was being used at the time.

23 colour photos take you back to Morley in 1963

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 11th Jan 2024, 04:45 BST

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These wonderful colour photos showcase a year in the life of Morley in the early 1960s.

1963 is the focus of this collection of memories celebrating life around the town. Landmarks, shops, pubs and schools all fall under the spotlight during a year of change as slum clearance brought new hope and expectation. The images are published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive whose collection is housed on photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Photo memories take you back to Morley in 1967 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Flats on Lewisham Court, between Peel Street and Ackroyd Street, in May 1963. These were built in 1963 to replace houses that had been demolished during slum clearance.

19. Morley in 1963

Flats on Lewisham Court, between Peel Street and Ackroyd Street, in May 1963. These were built in 1963 to replace houses that had been demolished during slum clearance. Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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A view of the Liberal committee room on Asquith Avenue for the election of 1963. The Liberal candidate, Frances Sowden, is seen in front with Arthur Whitehead and Trevor Sowden behind.

20. Morley in 1963

A view of the Liberal committee room on Asquith Avenue for the election of 1963. The Liberal candidate, Frances Sowden, is seen in front with Arthur Whitehead and Trevor Sowden behind. Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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The Cross Keys Hotel on Britannia Road, built in 1904. Pictured in May 1963.

21. Morley in 1963

The Cross Keys Hotel on Britannia Road, built in 1904. Pictured in May 1963. Photo: David Atkinson Archive.

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A winter sunset seen through blocks of terrace houses on Springfield Lane in February 1963.

22. Morley in 1963

A winter sunset seen through blocks of terrace houses on Springfield Lane in February 1963. Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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The main entrance to Bruntcliffe High School on Bruntcliffe Lane pictured in August 1963.

23. Morley in 1963

The main entrance to Bruntcliffe High School on Bruntcliffe Lane pictured in August 1963. Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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