A parade of shops on Pontefract Lane pictured in October 1966. They include Sirron Cleaners at no 65, Windsors Licensed Betting Service at no 67 and Irene's Ladies & Children's Hair Stylist at no 69. Patterned tiles, architraves and lintels create a decorative effect on the maisonettes above the shops. On the left Aysgarth Terrace is visible.A parade of shops on Pontefract Lane pictured in October 1966. They include Sirron Cleaners at no 65, Windsors Licensed Betting Service at no 67 and Irene's Ladies & Children's Hair Stylist at no 69. Patterned tiles, architraves and lintels create a decorative effect on the maisonettes above the shops. On the left Aysgarth Terrace is visible.
A parade of shops on Pontefract Lane pictured in October 1966. They include Sirron Cleaners at no 65, Windsors Licensed Betting Service at no 67 and Irene's Ladies & Children's Hair Stylist at no 69. Patterned tiles, architraves and lintels create a decorative effect on the maisonettes above the shops. On the left Aysgarth Terrace is visible. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

12 remarkable photos take you back to Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 22nd Nov 2024, 04:45 GMT

These photos turn back the clock to showcase a decade in the life of Richmond Hill in the 1960s.

Familiar landmarks and streets such as Pontefract Lane are all featured in this nostalgic rewind to a decade of enormous social and economic change for the suburb and beyond. The photos 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: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLTTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Long Close Lane in October 1966. The photo shows rear entrance and gardens of four terraced houses fronting onto Pontefract Street. Each house has a garden for plants and hanging washing, and number 6 still has its original leaded windows.

7. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Long Close Lane in October 1966. The photo shows rear entrance and gardens of four terraced houses fronting onto Pontefract Street. Each house has a garden for plants and hanging washing, and number 6 still has its original leaded windows. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Pottery Yard in October 1966. The image shows workshops with stairs leading to offices above. A partially seen sign on the first floor wall on the right advertises Hainsworth & Thackray, joiner, cab makers. In Trade Directries, the address is listed as 13a Lister's Yard, All Saints Terrace while the map labels this area Pottery Yard.

8. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Pottery Yard in October 1966. The image shows workshops with stairs leading to offices above. A partially seen sign on the first floor wall on the right advertises Hainsworth & Thackray, joiner, cab makers. In Trade Directries, the address is listed as 13a Lister's Yard, All Saints Terrace while the map labels this area Pottery Yard. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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All Saints Terrace taken from Pottery Yard at the side, visible above the side door is a large door bell while a dustbin sits outside. A small white van with a roof rack, reg BWU 304B is parked outside while on the left a white flat bed truck is visible. Pictured in October 1966.

9. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

All Saints Terrace taken from Pottery Yard at the side, visible above the side door is a large door bell while a dustbin sits outside. A small white van with a roof rack, reg BWU 304B is parked outside while on the left a white flat bed truck is visible. Pictured in October 1966. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Shops on Pontefract Lane with maisonettes above. They include G. D. Holden Family Butchers selling beef & pork sausages, brawn, pies, polonies. An advert on the Devon Grove side of the building promotes gin while a white car reg: 754 YT is parked underneath. A man is walking past the parade of shops. Pictured in October 1966.

10. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Shops on Pontefract Lane with maisonettes above. They include G. D. Holden Family Butchers selling beef & pork sausages, brawn, pies, polonies. An advert on the Devon Grove side of the building promotes gin while a white car reg: 754 YT is parked underneath. A man is walking past the parade of shops. Pictured in October 1966. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Back-to-back terraced cottages partially obscured by the wall separating the gardens from Pontefract Lane. On the left of the cottages a street light partially conceals the grocers advertising Cadet's Cigarettes. A car reg: 73 FNW is parked outside the shop and the view behind it is down Pontefract Lane in the direction of York Road.

11. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Back-to-back terraced cottages partially obscured by the wall separating the gardens from Pontefract Lane. On the left of the cottages a street light partially conceals the grocers advertising Cadet's Cigarettes. A car reg: 73 FNW is parked outside the shop and the view behind it is down Pontefract Lane in the direction of York Road. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Pontefract Lane in October 1966. At no 99 is the Revell Family Butchers and on the rear wall facing Pontefract Lane traffic are advertisements for Crown Filter Cigarettes and Swan Vesta Matches. On the far right just visible is Ascot Street.

12. Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Pontefract Lane in October 1966. At no 99 is the Revell Family Butchers and on the rear wall facing Pontefract Lane traffic are advertisements for Crown Filter Cigarettes and Swan Vesta Matches. On the far right just visible is Ascot Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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