Pontefract Lane on the left with a post box on the corner. Next to the post box a man and woman stand with two small children, one in a pram, the shop on the corner is Woolston's Pharmacies Ltd who advertise dispensing, Kodar and Ilford Films and developing and printing. A car reg: 460 HNW is parked outside the shop and on the left are through terraced houses. Pictured in October 1966.Pontefract Lane on the left with a post box on the corner. Next to the post box a man and woman stand with two small children, one in a pram, the shop on the corner is Woolston's Pharmacies Ltd who advertise dispensing, Kodar and Ilford Films and developing and printing. A car reg: 460 HNW is parked outside the shop and on the left are through terraced houses. Pictured in October 1966.
Pontefract Lane on the left with a post box on the corner. Next to the post box a man and woman stand with two small children, one in a pram, the shop on the corner is Woolston's Pharmacies Ltd who advertise dispensing, Kodar and Ilford Films and developing and printing. A car reg: 460 HNW is parked outside the shop and on the left are through terraced houses. Pictured in October 1966.

12 photos capture age of innocence around Leeds suburb in 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 7th Mar 2024, 04:45 BST

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An age of innocence is captured on camera in this trip down memory celebrating a decade in the life of Richmond Hill in the 1960s.

The gallery provides a fascinating glimpse into life around the suburb located just a mile to the east of the city centre. Landmarks, shops and young nameless faces make up this nostalgic trip down memory lane. The images are published courtesy of 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free emails

The side and rear of a grocers advertising Cadet's Cigarettes and Lyons Cakes. On the left is the beginning of a grassy waste land area which stretches across to Devon Terrace. Pictured in October 1966.

7. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

The side and rear of a grocers advertising Cadet's Cigarettes and Lyons Cakes. On the left is the beginning of a grassy waste land area which stretches across to Devon Terrace. Pictured in October 1966. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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W. Bean & Son practical upholsteres and furnishers on the corner of Devon Terrace on the left. On the right are back-to-back houses with a yard originally built to house the shared outside toilet and midden. A van belonging to the upholsterers is parked outside the shop and on the far left just visible on the side of Devon Grove is an advert for Booths Unique Gin. Pictured in October 1966.

8. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

W. Bean & Son practical upholsteres and furnishers on the corner of Devon Terrace on the left. On the right are back-to-back houses with a yard originally built to house the shared outside toilet and midden. A van belonging to the upholsterers is parked outside the shop and on the far left just visible on the side of Devon Grove is an advert for Booths Unique Gin. Pictured in October 1966. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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The corner of Devon Street and Pontefract Lane. On the left is Walter Dunn, high class tailor at no 2 Devon Street also on the right is no 91 Pontefract Lane, a grocers advertising Senior Service cigarettes, Brooke Bond Tea and Cadet's Cigarettes. On the far right a car reg: 73 FNW is just parked on. Pictured in October 1966.

9. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

The corner of Devon Street and Pontefract Lane. On the left is Walter Dunn, high class tailor at no 2 Devon Street also on the right is no 91 Pontefract Lane, a grocers advertising Senior Service cigarettes, Brooke Bond Tea and Cadet's Cigarettes. On the far right a car reg: 73 FNW is just parked on. Pictured in October 1966. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Danby Walk are to the right, these two houses had frontage on Upper Accommodation Road. Pictured in October 1963.

10. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Danby Walk are to the right, these two houses had frontage on Upper Accommodation Road. Pictured in October 1963. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Looking from Lavender Walk at Richmond Hill Motors, a car sales showroom. Proprietors of this business were W. and W. Twigg. To the left is Butterfield Street, Danby Walk is on the right. Pictured in October 1963.

11. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Looking from Lavender Walk at Richmond Hill Motors, a car sales showroom. Proprietors of this business were W. and W. Twigg. To the left is Butterfield Street, Danby Walk is on the right. Pictured in October 1963. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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On the left is the entrance to Butterfield Place. Number 16 Butterfield Street is a dairy, the business of Walter Waller. There is a sign outside 'Richmond Hill Dairy'. Crates of milk bottles are stacked outside. Pictured in October 1963.

12. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

On the left is the entrance to Butterfield Place. Number 16 Butterfield Street is a dairy, the business of Walter Waller. There is a sign outside 'Richmond Hill Dairy'. Crates of milk bottles are stacked outside. Pictured in October 1963. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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