20 never seen before photos of Rodley through the years
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 24th Jun 2019, 08:15 BST
Is this the Rodley you remember?
These photos have been plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive and predominantly showcase life in the village during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. They feature local landmarks, street scenes, as well as pubs, restaurants and shops that you may remember. And they are also the focus of some news stories from back in the day. MORE UNSEEN PHOTOS:Beeston | Horsforth | Harehills | Headingley
PICS: YPN
A community constable and young people joined forces - to arrest the decline of a stretch of canal at Rodley. PC Dave Norman and youngsters from Rodley Youth Project cleaned up a section of the Leeds Liverpool Canal towpath.
19th century buildings off Town Street at Rodley alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal that were to be preserved.
Reflections of hoses in the still waters of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley.
A surprise warm day, the lazy drift of a waterway and a handrail on which to lean and think on the swing bridge over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley.
There was not longer to wait. Soon these winter shrouds would be discarded and boats moored on the Leeds and LIverpool Canal at Rodley would be brought to life again.
People enjoy a stroll by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley. Excuse the green mark in the corner of the photo.
Rodley Town Street.
Sunday morning roach anglers on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley.
The peace and quiet is to be enjoyed at Rodley in the mid 1960s.
