A parade of shops on Beeston Road taken opposite the junction with Malvern Road. Numbers are descending order from the left. Number 80 is Christine, ladies hairdresser, number 78 is Rose Plow's ladies outfitters and dry cleaners, 76 is Richmond & Co Wallpaper stores and H. L. Norman High Class Sweets and Tobacco is at number 74. The food store on the corner appears to be empty.placeholder image
A parade of shops on Beeston Road taken opposite the junction with Malvern Road. Numbers are descending order from the left. Number 80 is Christine, ladies hairdresser, number 78 is Rose Plow's ladies outfitters and dry cleaners, 76 is Richmond & Co Wallpaper stores and H. L. Norman High Class Sweets and Tobacco is at number 74. The food store on the corner appears to be empty.

South Leeds: 20 brilliant photos take you back to Beeston in the mid 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 4th Dec 2024, 14:40 GMT

Rows of back to back houses, washing lines on streets, children playing and neighbours gossiping dominate the focus of this year in the life of Beeston in the mid-1960s.

These photos turn back the clock to 1964 and capture a snapshot in time of life around the community. Landmarks in focus include the Harrison's Arms pub and James Phillips (Plasterers) Ltd on Cemetery Road. 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: 23 of the best photos take you back to Beeston in the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

The first door on the left gives access to a one storey building in poor condition which houses toilet facilities for these back-to-backs on Algeria Street. A gas street lamp stands on the corner of the street and a lady walks along Kiln Street.

19. Beeston in 1964

The first door on the left gives access to a one storey building in poor condition which houses toilet facilities for these back-to-backs on Algeria Street. A gas street lamp stands on the corner of the street and a lady walks along Kiln Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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