The Tonbridge Hotel public house on the corner of Tonbridge Street, left, and Back Blundell Street in September 1960.placeholder image
The Tonbridge Hotel public house on the corner of Tonbridge Street, left, and Back Blundell Street in September 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

Photos gems capture life in Woodhouse during the 1960s

These photo gems are sure to evoke happy memories for a generation of people who called Woodhouse home during the 1960s.

The images showcase life in LS2 during the decade and feature street scenes, local landmarks as well as pubs, shops and cinemas. They 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: Fascinating photos of Leeds city centre during the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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