These shops on Hunslet Lane at the junction with South Row included a greengrocers, tobacconists and a cafe. Yet they were demolished as part slum clearance in accordance with he 1957 Housing Act. The photo, dating back to February 1961, is one of 12 showcasing life around Hunslet during the decade. Local landmarks including Hunslet Baptist Tabernacle are featured as part of these 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: Photos celebrate Hunslet in the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Hunslet in the 1960s
A parade of old shops in Hunslet Lane pictured in February 1961. Number 64 had been a greengrocers managed by the Sidebottom family from the late nineteenth century until the late 1950s. Number 60 is Jim's Cozy Cafe and 58 is South Market Cafe next door on the corner with South Row. The shops were scheduled for demolition in line with the Housing Act of 1957. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
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9. Hunslet in the 1960s
Anchor Road is on the left edge, 15 is on the right. This is the junction with Joseph Street. Row of derelict shops in view, number 61 on the right is a fish and chip shop at the corner with Cariss Street. Pictured in April 1964. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
10. Hunslet in the 1960s
Two properties on Low Road stand to the left of this view, Car Disposals at number 29 selling spare parts and tyres and an empty shop at number 29a. Balcombe Grove runs to the right in ascending order from number 1 on the left. Included in slum clearance plans for the Hunslet area. Pictured in March 1968. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Hunslet in the 1960s
The Hunslet Baptist Tabernacle on Low Road pictured in March 1968. The foundation stone was laid in 1835 by Mr George Goodman, the original owner of the land on which the chapel was built. The church opened in 1837 and had extensions built in 1882-83, a plain structure of brick with a rendered front. The Hunslet Baptist Tabernacle is still in existence today. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Hunslet in the 1960s
Humane Place is on the left edge of this view followed to the right by C. R. Butler Ltd, house furnishers. A sign on the wall states that the business has been owned and controlled by Butlers since 1849. Pictured in March 1968. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service