They turn back the clock to the 1960s and showcase a community at work, rest and play with shops and pubs in the spotlight. The majority of 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 runsCatablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: 18 brilliant 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

13. Beeston in the 1960s
Looking across Beeston Road to parade of shops in July 1964 featuring Haywood, watchmakers & jewellers, Jessie Leech Hair Fashions, Rawcliffe's Upholstery, Jesse Stephenson grocer's and Fred's Fish & Chips. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

14. Beeston in the 1960s
Back West View at the junction with Barton Road in July 1964. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

15. Beeston in the 1960s
Beeston Road and the junction with Kiln Stree in July 1964.. A woman looks in the window of R. Fiddes, newsagents. To the far right is Hillside School, originally Beeston Hill Board School, a mixed school. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

16. Beeston in the 1960s
James Phillips (Plasterers) Ltd on Cemetery Road in July 1964. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

17. Beeston in the 1960s
Broadway Street from Malvern Road showing Leeds Co-op drapery department in July 1964. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

18. Beeston in the 1960s
Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society buildings at the junction of Malvern Road with Cross Kiln Street in July 1964. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service


