Victoria Road sub post office, seen on the left, in the last days of its existence in August 1966. The row to which the post office was attached has already been demolished and the replacement to the right is well on the way towards completion.placeholder image
Victoria Road sub post office, seen on the left, in the last days of its existence in August 1966. The row to which the post office was attached has already been demolished and the replacement to the right is well on the way towards completion. | David Atkinson Archive

Leeds nostalgia: Colour photo gems showcase Morley in 1966

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 4th Oct 2023, 04:45 GMT

These glorious colour photos put the focus on a year in the life of Morley and its residents in the mid-1960s.

1966 is the year in the spotlight with pubs, shops and landmarks all featured in this gallery of memories. They reveal a 12 months of change with large swathes of the town demolished to make way for developments and road widening. 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: Morley in 1962 – The year a landmark rose like a phoenix from the flames LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

The hall of Victoria Secondary School in use as a polling station during the municipal elections of May 1966.

13. Morley in 1966

The hall of Victoria Secondary School in use as a polling station during the municipal elections of May 1966. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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Long distance view looking across fields towards Morley, taken from Topcliffe Lane in July 1966. This was a time when mill chimneys still dominated the horizon, along with the Town Hall tower in the centre. To the left of the picture is new housing on the Glen estate which would later cover much more of the area.

14. Morley in 1966

Long distance view looking across fields towards Morley, taken from Topcliffe Lane in July 1966. This was a time when mill chimneys still dominated the horizon, along with the Town Hall tower in the centre. To the left of the picture is new housing on the Glen estate which would later cover much more of the area. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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Looking across the pile of rubble from the demolition of the shops at the bottom of Scatcherd Hill to those on the opposite side of the road. Those on the side not being disturbed run from Frank C. Taylor (Stanley Trowsdale's) on the right to Thompson's paper shop, the oldest rows on Scatcherd Hill. Pictured in September 1966.

15. Morley in 1966

Looking across the pile of rubble from the demolition of the shops at the bottom of Scatcherd Hill to those on the opposite side of the road. Those on the side not being disturbed run from Frank C. Taylor (Stanley Trowsdale's) on the right to Thompson's paper shop, the oldest rows on Scatcherd Hill. Pictured in September 1966. | David Atkinson Archive. Photo: David Atkinson Archive.

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Number 37 High Street pictured in July 1966. The back door of the building backs on to High Street, the entrance being to the upper storey. The house is on the schedule of listed buildings for Morley mainly due to its age, the date 1766 appearing on the lintel over the door at the right. This cannot be seen on this image of the 200 year old house because of the soot-blackened lintel over the doorway.

16. Morley in 1966

Number 37 High Street pictured in July 1966. The back door of the building backs on to High Street, the entrance being to the upper storey. The house is on the schedule of listed buildings for Morley mainly due to its age, the date 1766 appearing on the lintel over the door at the right. This cannot be seen on this image of the 200 year old house because of the soot-blackened lintel over the doorway. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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The Leeds Pipe Band performing in Dartmouth Park on a sunny day in July 1966.

17. Morley in 1966

The Leeds Pipe Band performing in Dartmouth Park on a sunny day in July 1966. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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Howden Clough Road looking towards Bruntcliffe crossroads in May 1966. The road direction pointer for Bradford, Leeds and Wakefield together with part of Bruntcliffe Methodist Church are on the left hand side.

18. Morley in 1966

Howden Clough Road looking towards Bruntcliffe crossroads in May 1966. The road direction pointer for Bradford, Leeds and Wakefield together with part of Bruntcliffe Methodist Church are on the left hand side. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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