The rear of Armley National School or Armley Higher Grade School which opened in 1832 and closed in 1966. It was located on Chapel Lane. Pictured in December 1967.The rear of Armley National School or Armley Higher Grade School which opened in 1832 and closed in 1966. It was located on Chapel Lane. Pictured in December 1967.
The rear of Armley National School or Armley Higher Grade School which opened in 1832 and closed in 1966. It was located on Chapel Lane. Pictured in December 1967.

West Leeds in focus: Photo gems from the 1960s put the ace into Armley

These photo gems from the 1960s put the ace into Armley.
Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 4th Jun 2023, 04:45 BST

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They showcase the hustle and bustle of the suburb during a decade of social and economic change. Streets, shops, pubs and schools are all in focus as well as businesses which provided the community with a job. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

A gas street lamp lights the entrance to Delph Hill at night, a narrow walkway connecting Seamer Street to Canal Road in February 1964. The main properties seen are in Pickering Street with part of Carlton Works seen in the background.

7. Armley in the 1960s

A gas street lamp lights the entrance to Delph Hill at night, a narrow walkway connecting Seamer Street to Canal Road in February 1964. The main properties seen are in Pickering Street with part of Carlton Works seen in the background. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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William Sheldon's Family Butchers on Hall Lane in May 1965. A piece of meat hangs in the window, the rest of the stock is likely to be in refrigerators elsewhere in the shop. One the right is a fish & chip shop, the business of a Mrs Florence Gabbott. An oval sticker in the window shows that this shop is a member of the Leeds & District Fish Fryers Association.

8. Armley in the 1960s

William Sheldon's Family Butchers on Hall Lane in May 1965. A piece of meat hangs in the window, the rest of the stock is likely to be in refrigerators elsewhere in the shop. One the right is a fish & chip shop, the business of a Mrs Florence Gabbott. An oval sticker in the window shows that this shop is a member of the Leeds & District Fish Fryers Association. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Back to back houses on Dewhirst Place in May 1965. On the right edge the premises of Albert Stott, General Printers, can be seen at number 97 Tong Road.

9. Armley in the 1960s

Back to back houses on Dewhirst Place in May 1965. On the right edge the premises of Albert Stott, General Printers, can be seen at number 97 Tong Road. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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To the left is Dunkirk Hill, at the corner with Canal Road is a former shop, number 79 Canal Road. To the right is 81 Canal Road. Pictured in February 1961.

10. Armley in the 1960s

To the left is Dunkirk Hill, at the corner with Canal Road is a former shop, number 79 Canal Road. To the right is 81 Canal Road. Pictured in February 1961. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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On the left of this view, the backs of houses on Barnet Square can be seen. View looks from Strawberry Road. On the right edge is number 12 Barnet Mount, an old building which had originally been known as Southfield House. Occupants of this house in 1861 were trading as Brown and Rhodes Brothers. In the foreground an abandoned car can be seen. Pictured in May 1965.

11. Armley in the 1960s

On the left of this view, the backs of houses on Barnet Square can be seen. View looks from Strawberry Road. On the right edge is number 12 Barnet Mount, an old building which had originally been known as Southfield House. Occupants of this house in 1861 were trading as Brown and Rhodes Brothers. In the foreground an abandoned car can be seen. Pictured in May 1965. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Castleton Terrace in February 1964. It was comprised of 12 houses which formed the 'L' shape seen here.

12. Armley in the 1990s

Castleton Terrace in February 1964. It was comprised of 12 houses which formed the 'L' shape seen here. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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