The Strand Cinema on Jack Lane opened in November 1931 and entertained generations of movie-goers before closing three decades later in June 1961. It then became the Strand Bingo Hall before the building was demolished with the area scheduled for slum clearance. It is one of 19 photo gems which celebrate a year in the life of Hunslet and its residents in 1964. The images bring together memories of fish and chip shops, pubs as well as the streets that those who grew up in LS10 at the time are sure to remember. 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 NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

13. Hunslet in 1964
West Hunslet Central Mission Church in May 1964. William Booth the founder of the Salvation Army, paid a visit as a young minister to the Leeds Circuit of the Methodist New Connexion in 1855. This visit inspired local people to build a new chapel in West Hunslet. It boasted seating for 800 people. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

14. Hunslet in 1964
Joseph Street is on the left, the row of empty shops ends on the corner with Cariss Street. This is a fish and chip shop, the adjacent house on Cariss Street, number 56 has a notice 'Open Monday 4-15' in the window. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

15. Hunslet in 1964
The building belonging to the Wilson & Jubb (Leeds) Ltd Balmoral Lead Works pictured in August 1964. A white car is parked on the far left and both warehouse doors are open with a man stood in the center of the entrance on the right. Four children loiter in the street in the center of the image. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

16. Hunslet in 1964
A general store, owned by Harry Britton, on Jack Lane in April 1964. Gosforth Street is on the right. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

17. Hunslet in 1964
The remainsof derelict buildings and courtyard of the furniture works off Balmoral Grove. Pictured in August 1964. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

18. Hunslet in 1964
Powell Street looking towards Leak Terrace in April 1964. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service


