Early morning congestion on Hunslet Road at the junction with Waterloo Road in October 1968.Early morning congestion on Hunslet Road at the junction with Waterloo Road in October 1968.
Early morning congestion on Hunslet Road at the junction with Waterloo Road in October 1968.

South Leeds nostalgia: Photo memories take you back to Hunslet in 1968

Traffic, transport and travel fuel this photo gallery focusing on a year in the life of Hunslet at the back end of the 1960s.
Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 15th Oct 2023, 04:45 BST

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The photos are sure to resonate with motorists who travelled around the streets of the suburb during 1968 with petrol stations, garage, and junctions as well as a car wash all in focus. The images are powered by 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: Photo gems take you back to Hunslet in 1964 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Hunslet Motor Co Ltd car showroom on Low Road in April 1968. On the left is number 128 Spring Grove Terrace, this row of seven houses were numbered for Low Road. The car showroom is a Toyota dealership, one window banner advertises 'Beat the Budget, Buy Now and Save!'

7. Hunslet in 1968

Hunslet Motor Co Ltd car showroom on Low Road in April 1968. On the left is number 128 Spring Grove Terrace, this row of seven houses were numbered for Low Road. The car showroom is a Toyota dealership, one window banner advertises 'Beat the Budget, Buy Now and Save!' Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A section of Middleton Railway in view with Prospect Terrace on the right. This stretch was part of the Midland Railway (the passenger line for Leeds)and the stretch of track shown is part of this spur. Considered to be the oldest railway in the world the Middleton line was the result of Charles Brandling's attempt to transport coal from Middleton Colliery to Leeds as quickly and cheaply as possible. Pictured in May 1968.

8. Hunslet in 1968

A section of Middleton Railway in view with Prospect Terrace on the right. This stretch was part of the Midland Railway (the passenger line for Leeds)and the stretch of track shown is part of this spur. Considered to be the oldest railway in the world the Middleton line was the result of Charles Brandling's attempt to transport coal from Middleton Colliery to Leeds as quickly and cheaply as possible. Pictured in May 1968. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Were you living here in 1968? Leek Street Flats pictured in March 1968.

9. Hunslet in 1968

Were you living here in 1968? Leek Street Flats pictured in March 1968. Photo: YPN

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The cross roads of Dewsbury Road, Moor Road and Hunslet Hall Road in August 1968.

10. Hunslet in 1968

The cross roads of Dewsbury Road, Moor Road and Hunslet Hall Road in August 1968. Photo: YPN

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Gasholder Street in May 1968. Number 4 is on the left, then 2 at the corner with Gasholder Road. To the left is a shop, this is at the corner with Gasholder Terrace number 1.

11. Hunslet in 1968

Gasholder Street in May 1968. Number 4 is on the left, then 2 at the corner with Gasholder Road. To the left is a shop, this is at the corner with Gasholder Terrace number 1. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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