Back view of Buslingthorpe School. The area in the foreground had been the site of Thackeray, Daisy and Hobson Street. Great Carr Cross Streets and what was locally called 'Buggy Park', an open space which children used as a playground. Pictured in August 1967.placeholder image
Back view of Buslingthorpe School. The area in the foreground had been the site of Thackeray, Daisy and Hobson Street. Great Carr Cross Streets and what was locally called 'Buggy Park', an open space which children used as a playground. Pictured in August 1967. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

Woodhouse in the 1960s: 19 photo gems feature 'Buggy Park' and Buslingthorpe School

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 15th Nov 2024, 09:03 GMT

These photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called Woodhouse home at the end of the 1960s.

Do you remember Buggy Park? It was an an open space at the back of Buslingthorpe School, on which once stood Thackeray, Daisy and Hobson Street as well as Great Carr Cross Streets, which children used as a playground. This photo is one of 23 gems showcasing life around Woodhouse in 1967. The images are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. 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

A newsagents and off-licence shop on Oatland Road and Herbert Grove pictured in July 1967. It was owned by P. Loftus.

13. Woodhouse in 1967

A newsagents and off-licence shop on Oatland Road and Herbert Grove pictured in July 1967. It was owned by P. Loftus. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Ashfield Place pictured in August 1967.

14. Woodhouse in 1967

Ashfield Place pictured in August 1967. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Servia Grove in August 1967. Number 28 with washing in the garden was owned by June (Ginny) Fawcett. It was used as a film location for the 1963 film 'This Sporting Life', starring Richard Harris, William Hartnell and Rachel Roberts. The film was based on the book of the same title by David Storey. There are interior shots in the film and exterior views from 27 Servia Terrace, the front of the house.

15. Woodhouse in 1967

Servia Grove in August 1967. Number 28 with washing in the garden was owned by June (Ginny) Fawcett. It was used as a film location for the 1963 film 'This Sporting Life', starring Richard Harris, William Hartnell and Rachel Roberts. The film was based on the book of the same title by David Storey. There are interior shots in the film and exterior views from 27 Servia Terrace, the front of the house. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A view along Herbert Street to Servia Grove in July 1967. An Austin A40 countryman car is parked near number 17, there is also a babies pram outside.

16. Woodhouse in 1967

A view along Herbert Street to Servia Grove in July 1967. An Austin A40 countryman car is parked near number 17, there is also a babies pram outside. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A view from Cambridge Road to Walker Grove can be seen in this photo from August 1967. Number 28 Cambridge Road is a fish and chip shop, then the junction with Vaughan Street.

17. Woodhouse in 1967

A view from Cambridge Road to Walker Grove can be seen in this photo from August 1967. Number 28 Cambridge Road is a fish and chip shop, then the junction with Vaughan Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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The garage with 'scooters' sign was part of Leeds Motor Exchange. The street on the right is Ashfield Terrace. This is looking from Cambridge Road. Pictured in August 1967.

18. Woodhouse in 1967

The garage with 'scooters' sign was part of Leeds Motor Exchange. The street on the right is Ashfield Terrace. This is looking from Cambridge Road. Pictured in August 1967. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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