The Castleton Hotel pub on Armley Road one of Tetley's houses. On the left is Castleton Place, to the right Castleton Terrace. There was thought to have been a fortification in the area described as a 'castle'. the name Castleton is derived from this. Pictured in February 1964.placeholder image
The Castleton Hotel pub on Armley Road one of Tetley's houses. On the left is Castleton Place, to the right Castleton Terrace. There was thought to have been a fortification in the area described as a 'castle'. the name Castleton is derived from this. Pictured in February 1964. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

West Leeds: Nostalgic photos focus on Armley in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 24th Sep 2023, 04:45 GMT
Updated 10th Feb 2025, 13:41 GMT

These photos are sure to evoke memories for generations of people who called Armley home in the 1960s.

All aspects of community are featured in this gallery of memories – from schools and shops, through to pubs, places of worship, local factories and well-travelled streets. 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 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Share your memories of Armley in the 1960s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: andrew.hutchinson@jpress.co.uk or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN

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