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.placeholder image
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. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

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

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 7th Mar 2024, 04:45 GMT

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

Methodist Chapel schoolroom, on the wall is a date plaque 'Ebenezer Primitive Methodist 1870'. The chapel for worship was situated a short distance away at the corner of Danby Walk and Upper Accommodation Road. The rear of this schoolroom was on Danby Walk, opposite the side of the chapel. Pictured in October 1963.

13. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Methodist Chapel schoolroom, on the wall is a date plaque 'Ebenezer Primitive Methodist 1870'. The chapel for worship was situated a short distance away at the corner of Danby Walk and Upper Accommodation Road. The rear of this schoolroom was on Danby Walk, opposite the side of the chapel. Pictured in October 1963. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Butterfield Street located at the junction with Lavender Walk, premises of Richmond Hill Motors, a car showroom. This business was run by W. and W. Twigg. Pictured in October 1963.

14. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Butterfield Street located at the junction with Lavender Walk, premises of Richmond Hill Motors, a car showroom. This business was run by W. and W. Twigg. Pictured in October 1963. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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

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Share your memories of Richmond Hill in the 1960s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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