They are sure to evoke memories for a generation of those called LS27 home during a decade of change. They feature landmarks including Churwell Hill and the War Memorial as well as shops and pubs from back in the day. They are published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive whose collection is housed on photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Morley, Gildersome, Churwell and Drighlington LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Churwell in the 1960s
Primrose Walk when slum clearance of the brick terraced housing was in progress in March 1962. This street, off Old Road, was known as 'Sparrow Barracks'. The houses were built for miners who came to work in the new coal mines in the middle of the 19th century. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

8. Churwell in the 1960s
The New Inn on Elland Road pictured in April 1968. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

9. Churwell in the 1960s
Chapel Houses located at the corner with Crossland Road pictured in April 1968. The building dates from the early 19th century and was originally Daffil Chapel. Afer 1850 the chapel was vacated when the congregation moved to the Zion Independent Chapel in Morley. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

10. Churwell in the 1960s
Lane Side Terrace pictured in April 1967. A woman holding a small child is leaning on a low brick wall in front of the grocers shop. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

11. Churwell in the 1960s
Churwell Hill in the fog in February 1962. In the foreground, left, the War Memorial is sited. Opposite the car on Elland Road there are the junctions with Old Road, left, and Little Lane, right. In front of the car on the left hand side of the road the sign for the New Inn is just visible. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

12. Churwell in the 1960s
The car wrecker's yard at Tan House in April 1968. The sign on the old derelict brick building is an advertisement for the Payne Brothers. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive


