The Public Library is on the left and the Police Station on the right both of which opened in July 1903. The photo was taken in August 1964 and is one of 17 memories showcasing a year in the life of the community. Rows of back to back houses, washing lines on streets, children playing and neighbours gossiping dominate the focus of the images. Two other landmarks featured include the Harrison's Arms pub and James Phillips (Plasterers) Ltd on Cemetery Road. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

13. Beeston in 1964
Brookdale Grove at the junction with Malvern Road. In focus is A. Sykes, family butcher with F. M. Grant newsagents in the adjacent premises. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

14. Beeston in 1964
Broadway Place with a bicycle leaned against the door of number 5. A line of washing stretches across the street. Next to the house and over the wall is the yard and storage buildings adjoining the off licence in Broadway Terrace. Beyond, far right, the houses of West Mount Place can be seen. The front of the off licence can be seen left of the photo. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

15. Beeston in 1964
Brick built back to back terraced houses in Brixton Street. A woman sits with her baby on her knee on the doorstep of number 1, while her washing dries. A pram is parked lower down at number 5 where there is another line of terry nappies. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

16. Beeston in 1964
Broadway Street from the junction with Malvern Road. These houses are back to back with houses on Algeria Street (just glimpsed on the left). Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

17. Beeston in 1964
Back brick built houses on Camden Street. This photograph was taken from Algeria Street. The houses open straight out on to the pavement. Small children are playing in the street. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

18. Beeston in 1964
A row of terraced houses on Brixton Street. A street of young family homes, a baby in a playpen takes the air and there is a pram further up, behind the line of terry nappies. Far right are the outside toilet facilities for the street. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service


