The junction of Barrack Street and Meanwood Road pictured in April 1967. In the background, the metal frame of a gasometer is visible. Barrack Street runs from the left edge. In the centre of the view is the former Meanwood Stores at number 60 Meanwood Road. Posters advertising a 'Closing Down Sale' are in the windows, the shop closed a month before this photo was taken. The premises of Rayman Financiers Ltd, can be seen at number 54 Meanwood Road with the street continuing to the right edge.placeholder image
The junction of Barrack Street and Meanwood Road pictured in April 1967. In the background, the metal frame of a gasometer is visible. Barrack Street runs from the left edge. In the centre of the view is the former Meanwood Stores at number 60 Meanwood Road. Posters advertising a 'Closing Down Sale' are in the windows, the shop closed a month before this photo was taken. The premises of Rayman Financiers Ltd, can be seen at number 54 Meanwood Road with the street continuing to the right edge.

Leeds nostalgia: 16 photos from the 1960s put the super into Sheepscar

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 7th May 2023, 04:45 GMT
Updated 7th May 2024, 14:11 GMT

These photos turn back the clock to showcase life around Sheepscar in the 1960s.

The gallery brings into focus well-trodden streets – from Barrack Road to Meanwood Road – as well as pubs and the factories which employed a local workforce during the decade. 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: Photo gems celebrate life in Sheepscar during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Armenia Terrace can be seen on the left edge of this view looking from Manor Street in February 1961. Moving right, number 10 Manor Street is William Beckett's grocers and off-license, then numbers 1 and 3 Armenia Grove are visible.

7. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Armenia Terrace can be seen on the left edge of this view looking from Manor Street in February 1961. Moving right, number 10 Manor Street is William Beckett's grocers and off-license, then numbers 1 and 3 Armenia Grove are visible. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Barrack Street in April 1967. On the left is a cafe offering dinners, teas and snacks. This is numbers 14 and 12. A small grocers can be seen at number 10, of business of J. Kilburn. Moo Lee's laundry occupies numbers 8 and 6 with a private residence at number 4. On the right are the Meanwood Stores on Meanwood Road.

8. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Barrack Street in April 1967. On the left is a cafe offering dinners, teas and snacks. This is numbers 14 and 12. A small grocers can be seen at number 10, of business of J. Kilburn. Moo Lee's laundry occupies numbers 8 and 6 with a private residence at number 4. On the right are the Meanwood Stores on Meanwood Road. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Properties on Bodley Street which were the backs of properties on Bodley Terrace, where two boys stand in the yard. These houses were demolished prior to the redevelopment of the Burley area. Pictured in March 1966.

9. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Properties on Bodley Street which were the backs of properties on Bodley Terrace, where two boys stand in the yard. These houses were demolished prior to the redevelopment of the Burley area. Pictured in March 1966. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Looking onto the back entrances of property on Sheepscar Row, left to right. On the left edge the window of Sheepscar Furnishings Company (9 Sheepscar Street and 3 Sheepscar Row). Towards the right are the outside toilets for the Pointer Inn. Pictured in February 1961.

10. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Looking onto the back entrances of property on Sheepscar Row, left to right. On the left edge the window of Sheepscar Furnishings Company (9 Sheepscar Street and 3 Sheepscar Row). Towards the right are the outside toilets for the Pointer Inn. Pictured in February 1961. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Roundhay Road in February 1961. Back Enfield Road runs to the right. Several billboards are visible including advertisements for bananas and Wall's sausages.

11. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Roundhay Road in February 1961. Back Enfield Road runs to the right. Several billboards are visible including advertisements for bananas and Wall's sausages. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Back-to-back houses on Enfield Avenue, numbers run from 8 to 2, left to right. A car is parked in the road. Included in slum clearance plans. Pictured in March 1961.

12. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Back-to-back houses on Enfield Avenue, numbers run from 8 to 2, left to right. A car is parked in the road. Included in slum clearance plans. Pictured in March 1961. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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