The Cardigan Arms on Dewsbury Road at Woodkirk will be remembered by generations of pub goers. It was demolished in 1972 as part of the road widening scheme at Woodkirk. These photos are sure to evoke memories for generations of regulars. 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
![The pub, pictured in February 1971, was named after the Lord of the Manor, the Earl of Cardigan.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmRmOTNiYWI0LTkzZDAtNGE0YS04NzAwLThhMGUzZGY2MzM3MDo0MGRmODk5YS00ZmViLTRkODUtOTQ1NC00YzQxZjQ2NGE1NDg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
7. Cardigan Arms
The pub, pictured in February 1971, was named after the Lord of the Manor, the Earl of Cardigan. Photo: David Atkinson Archive
![Pictured in June 1966 it was located on Dewsbury Road opposite St. Mary's Church, Sunday School and Vicarage. The road where the car is parked leads to Woodkirk Station.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjlhY2UwMDJhLTc4NmYtNGQxZC1iZTA3LTg1NDg1ZjZhZmI0NTo3NjViNTA5YS1kMjI5LTQzZDYtYjM4OS00NTQwMDJhYTAzN2E=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=500)
8. Cardigan Arms memories
Pictured in June 1966 it was located on Dewsbury Road opposite St. Mary's Church, Sunday School and Vicarage. The road where the car is parked leads to Woodkirk Station. Photo: David Atkinson Archive
![A view from the side of the Cardigan Arms in February 1971 where a woman is pegging washing on a line. Behind her is Dewsbury Road and Woodkirk Church (St. Mary's).](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNiOWIyY2Q1LWIwNzMtNDdmOC04NGIwLWE0MTRlYWM3OThkOTo1MGE3YWE0ZS1lMWM5LTQxMTMtYWFkNi1iY2VlOTYzZWRlZTc=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=500)
9. Cardigan Arms memories
A view from the side of the Cardigan Arms in February 1971 where a woman is pegging washing on a line. Behind her is Dewsbury Road and Woodkirk Church (St. Mary's). Photo: David Atkinson Archive
![Inside the bar in February 1971. The photograph was taken not long before the Cardigan Arms was demolished in 1972 for road widening.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjhhNmIyYTRiLTY5ODEtNGQ2YS04NzZhLTU5MmUzN2RlZGU2NzoxYTIxMGZkNy0zYzg2LTQyZWEtOGEyZi01MjMyNzk5N2EwMGM=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
10. Cardigan Arms memories
Inside the bar in February 1971. The photograph was taken not long before the Cardigan Arms was demolished in 1972 for road widening. Photo: David Atkinson Archive