A| view down Back Devon Place with Scholey's, Ladies & Gentlemens Tailors on the left with a car reg: 3965 UA parked outside. A modern electric street light on Pontefract Lane contrasts with the older light halfway down Back Devon Place. On the far left just visible is Devon Terrace. Pictured in October 1966.A| view down Back Devon Place with Scholey's, Ladies & Gentlemens Tailors on the left with a car reg: 3965 UA parked outside. A modern electric street light on Pontefract Lane contrasts with the older light halfway down Back Devon Place. On the far left just visible is Devon Terrace. Pictured in October 1966.
A| view down Back Devon Place with Scholey's, Ladies & Gentlemens Tailors on the left with a car reg: 3965 UA parked outside. A modern electric street light on Pontefract Lane contrasts with the older light halfway down Back Devon Place. On the far left just visible is Devon Terrace. Pictured in October 1966.

Emotive photos take you back to Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 30th Nov 2023, 04:45 BST

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These emotive photos are sure to bring back memories for a generation of people who called Richmond Hill home sweet home in the 1960s.

They take you around the city suburb and down the streets which defined the beating heart of the community back in the day. Pontefract Lane as well as Aysgarth Terrace, Ascot Avenue and Back Devon Place are all featured in this wonderful trip down memory lane. 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Aysgarth View in October 1966. Two back-to-back terraced houses are in focus with a yard on the left originally built to house the shared outdoor toilet and midden. On the lower wall of no 22 is a cast iron covered cellar grate once used to deliver coal to the coal cellar, the cover for no 24 has been replaced. Moulded lintels edged with patterned tiles create a decorative effect.

7. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Aysgarth View in October 1966. Two back-to-back terraced houses are in focus with a yard on the left originally built to house the shared outdoor toilet and midden. On the lower wall of no 22 is a cast iron covered cellar grate once used to deliver coal to the coal cellar, the cover for no 24 has been replaced. Moulded lintels edged with patterned tiles create a decorative effect. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Industrial buildings on Aysgarth Road in October 1966. On the left is the licensed petroleum spirit store belonging to Regent Motors and Filling Station advertised above. The building in the centre is K. Shann & Sons Rag and Metal Merchants. An old fashioned oil lamp is hanging from the wooden lintel of the shop front. The building on the far right is a stables and three cars are parked on the street, the middle car is a Mini Cooper Reg: 372 HUA.

8. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Industrial buildings on Aysgarth Road in October 1966. On the left is the licensed petroleum spirit store belonging to Regent Motors and Filling Station advertised above. The building in the centre is K. Shann & Sons Rag and Metal Merchants. An old fashioned oil lamp is hanging from the wooden lintel of the shop front. The building on the far right is a stables and three cars are parked on the street, the middle car is a Mini Cooper Reg: 372 HUA. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A row of terraced back-to-back houses with shops at the gable end. At no 59 is G & A Noble Groceries & Hardware, sellers of Woodbine, Cadets, Capstan and Player's Cigarettes. An advertising hoarding above the shop, promotes Captain Morgan Rum. The right rum for today's taste. On the right is Pontefract Lane Fisheries with Aysgarth Terrace, visible on the far right. Pictured in October 1966.

9. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

A row of terraced back-to-back houses with shops at the gable end. At no 59 is G & A Noble Groceries & Hardware, sellers of Woodbine, Cadets, Capstan and Player's Cigarettes. An advertising hoarding above the shop, promotes Captain Morgan Rum. The right rum for today's taste. On the right is Pontefract Lane Fisheries with Aysgarth Terrace, visible on the far right. Pictured in October 1966. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Back-to-back terraces with shops on the gable end. At no 55 is ladies' hairstylist Carole with W. Miller's Greengrocer's at no 57. Advertised for sale are Barr's Soft Drinks, Typhoo Tea, Bird's Eye and Woodbine Cigarettes. Visible on the right is Aysgarth View and the newsagents at no 59. A dog sits under the Aysgarth Road street sign at the corner. Pictured in October 1966.

10. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Back-to-back terraces with shops on the gable end. At no 55 is ladies' hairstylist Carole with W. Miller's Greengrocer's at no 57. Advertised for sale are Barr's Soft Drinks, Typhoo Tea, Bird's Eye and Woodbine Cigarettes. Visible on the right is Aysgarth View and the newsagents at no 59. A dog sits under the Aysgarth Road street sign at the corner. Pictured in October 1966. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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The rear of through terraced houses facing onto Devon Street. Every two houses there is a small lean-to building housing a separate toilets for each house. Washing lines extend across the yards. Two women talk across the step of no 5. On the far right an advert for Woolstons Pharmacies Ltd, National Health Service Dispensary, 89 Pontefract Lane is painted on the first floor of the building.

11. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

The rear of through terraced houses facing onto Devon Street. Every two houses there is a small lean-to building housing a separate toilets for each house. Washing lines extend across the yards. Two women talk across the step of no 5. On the far right an advert for Woolstons Pharmacies Ltd, National Health Service Dispensary, 89 Pontefract Lane is painted on the first floor of the building. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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The entrance to Sandhurst Motors on Aysgarth Terrace in October 1966. The gate is open and inside the yard is a Mini Cooper and a tow truck, reg: O5O U. A white car is parked outside the yard on the cobbled street, reg 756 EWU

12. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

The entrance to Sandhurst Motors on Aysgarth Terrace in October 1966. The gate is open and inside the yard is a Mini Cooper and a tow truck, reg: O5O U. A white car is parked outside the yard on the cobbled street, reg 756 EWU Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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