Shops, streets and schools are all in focus to help provide a fascinating look at life in LS7 throughout a decde of change. Clay Pit Lane runs through Sheepscar to the south, while Scott Hall Road makes up the eastern border. The area consists of complex road junctions with the most notable being Sheepscar Interchange. These photos, a mix from the YEP archive and others 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
7. Sheepscar in the 1960s
Queens Palace is on the left edge of this view from January 1961. Moving right is a greengrocers and general store then Albert Gardner, fried fish dealer. Next, the entrance to Queen's Terrace can be seen before the Queen's Hotel. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Sheepscar in the 1960s
Looking down Maltkiln Yard in January 1961. The factory premises of Taylor Bros. and Miller Ltd can be seen towards the right. View from Manor Street. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
9. Sheepscar in the 1960s
This photo looks from Manor Street onto the back of properties on Roundhay Road including the Victoria public house towards the left in January 1961. A delivery is being made from the Joshua Tetley and Son brewery by their traditional shire-horse drawn carts. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
10. Sheepscar in the 1960s
The Queen's Hotel on Roundhay Road pictured in January 1961. The listed landlord was Walter Grant. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Sheepscar in the 1960s
Sheepscar Street South seen from the junction with North Street in January 1961. Pictured, from left, is the Pointer Inn, Sheepscar Chocolate Box, and Dr. Louis Roberts' surgery. Auto Electric (Leeds) Ltd can also be seen on the right edge on Holroyd Street. Also pictured is Sheepscar Furnishing Stores. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Sheepscar in the 1960s
Looking along Roundhay Road in January 1961. Pictured, from left, is Barnet Butcher, removals contractor followed to the right William Ibbetson's newsagents. A branch of Crockatts dyers and cleaners is next and then Roland Wood (Plumbers) Ltd. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service