An off-licence shop at the corner of Cemetery Road and Little Town Lane. Cemetery Road is on the left. The shop was one of Tetleys outlets, run by James Oliver Fletcher. The window has been built across the original frontage, the arch of the existing window can be seen behind. Little Town Lane is on the right, next to the off licence is a fish and chip shop. The adjacent house was 1 Landsdowne Mount, the end of which can be seen. Pictured in September 1960.An off-licence shop at the corner of Cemetery Road and Little Town Lane. Cemetery Road is on the left. The shop was one of Tetleys outlets, run by James Oliver Fletcher. The window has been built across the original frontage, the arch of the existing window can be seen behind. Little Town Lane is on the right, next to the off licence is a fish and chip shop. The adjacent house was 1 Landsdowne Mount, the end of which can be seen. Pictured in September 1960.
An off-licence shop at the corner of Cemetery Road and Little Town Lane. Cemetery Road is on the left. The shop was one of Tetleys outlets, run by James Oliver Fletcher. The window has been built across the original frontage, the arch of the existing window can be seen behind. Little Town Lane is on the right, next to the off licence is a fish and chip shop. The adjacent house was 1 Landsdowne Mount, the end of which can be seen. Pictured in September 1960.

Beeston in 1960: Photo memories focus on a year in the life of LS11

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 15th Sep 2023, 04:45 BST

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These photo memories put the brilliant into Beeston.

They showcase a year in the life of the community and its residents at the dawn of the 1960s. Corner shops, off-licences, fish and chips, pubs and local factories are all featured in this rewind which is sure to evoke memories for a generation of people. 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: Beeston in the 1980s – 19 photo memories put LS11 in focus LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Number 6 Rothsay Mount is on the left, then 4 and 2 on the right. This is the corner with Rothsay Terrace. Pictured in September 1960.

13. Beeston in 1960

Number 6 Rothsay Mount is on the left, then 4 and 2 on the right. This is the corner with Rothsay Terrace. Pictured in September 1960. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Leman Terrace, number 5 is on the left, 7 to the right. The property on the right, seen from the side, is number 12 Little Town Lane. The entrance faced onto the Lane. Pictured in September 1960.

14. Beeston in 1960

Leman Terrace, number 5 is on the left, 7 to the right. The property on the right, seen from the side, is number 12 Little Town Lane. The entrance faced onto the Lane. Pictured in September 1960. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Elland Road in September 1960. Rothsay Place is on the left in this view, looking onto Cemetery Road. The off licence shop with the Tetley sign is at the corner with Little Town Lane and is 14 Cemetery Road. Number 115 Elland Road, premises of J. Newton and Son, funeral directors and joiners. Two cottages to the right are 117, 119. Next 121 a factory Northern Chairworks Ltd, wholesale upholsterers and frame-makers. Sharing this address is the firm of Waterhouses who made sweets and toffees. Large factory on the right is also part of the upholstery works, called Moorhead Works.

15. Beeston in 1960

Elland Road in September 1960. Rothsay Place is on the left in this view, looking onto Cemetery Road. The off licence shop with the Tetley sign is at the corner with Little Town Lane and is 14 Cemetery Road. Number 115 Elland Road, premises of J. Newton and Son, funeral directors and joiners. Two cottages to the right are 117, 119. Next 121 a factory Northern Chairworks Ltd, wholesale upholsterers and frame-makers. Sharing this address is the firm of Waterhouses who made sweets and toffees. Large factory on the right is also part of the upholstery works, called Moorhead Works. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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This building number 131A Elland Road was the premises of Philip Redmond and Sons Ltd. They made packing cases, the factory was referred to as a sawmill. Leman Terrace is on the left, looking up to Little Town Lane. It was formerly a malt house used early in the 1900s by the Armley Brewery Ltd. Pictured in September 1960.

16. Beeston in 1960

This building number 131A Elland Road was the premises of Philip Redmond and Sons Ltd. They made packing cases, the factory was referred to as a sawmill. Leman Terrace is on the left, looking up to Little Town Lane. It was formerly a malt house used early in the 1900s by the Armley Brewery Ltd. Pictured in September 1960. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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