These photos turn back the clock to 1964, a year in which locals were spoilt for choice when it came to shopping in the heart of LS11. Grocers, butchers, newsagents as well as DIY, hardware and fish and chips are all featured in this gallery. The images 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: 11 photo memories from around Beeston and Holbeck in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Beeston in 1964
The shop on the left is number 22 Barton Road, 'The Handy Shop'. An advertisement for Wall's Ice Cream occupies wall space on Back West View. The backs of terraced houses can be seen right of centre. There are steps up to the brick built outside toilets. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
8. Beeston in 1964
A view through trees in full leaf of an imposing brick built detached house of substantial size on Beeston Road. The house has two bay windows and is in an elavated position set back from the road. The front gate leads left up steps to the front entrance or straight up another set of steps to the side entrance. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
9. Beeston in 1964
A man sits on the doorstep at the back of South Mount Street. The houses have long back gardens and the gardens are separated by a communal path. A clear view of the passageway through the arch can be seen. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
10. Beeston in 1964
A family house on Beeston Road in July 1964. There is a swing in the garden. A barrier made from garden canes separates the play area from the planted area. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Beeston in 1964
A parade of shops and businesses on Beeston Road. Pictured, from left, is the Midland Bank, Forster & Colliers, television engineers, G Broadbent, greengrocer, Middleton & Hargreaves, butchers who also had a stall in Butcher's Row in Kirkgate Market. Then is White Rose Cleaners and at the corner of Marquis Street is Gallons Ltd, grocers. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Beeston in 1964
Beeston Road with the junction of Sutcliffe Street on the left, showing the premises of Leeds Paint Manufacturers Company Ltd at Gem Works. Far right on the junction of Kiln Street is R. Fiddes, newsagents, fancy goods, toys and sweets. Pictured in July 1964. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service