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

19. Beeston in the 1960s
A parade of shops and businesses in Beeston Road in July 1964. They include Forster & Colliers, television engineers, G Broadbent, greengrocer and Middleton & Hargreaves, butchers who also had a stall in Kirkgate Market's Butcher's Row. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

20. Beeston in the 1960s
Junction of Broadway Terrace with Malvern Road in July 1964. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

21. Beeston in the 1960s
A parade of shops on Beeston Road in July 1964 taken opposite the junction with Malvern Road. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

22. Beeston in the 1960s
Malvern Road pictured at its junction with Algeria Street in July 1964. The corner shop has the name Thomas William Fletcher over the door and sells groceries, confectionery and is licensed to sell alcohol. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

23. Beeston in the 1960s
Naylor's Place at the junction of Beeston Road in July 1964. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

24. Beeston in the 1960s
A parade of shops on Beeston Road at the junction with Marquis Street in July 1964. On the corner of Marquis Street is Gallons Ltd Provision Merchants where advertised in the windows are pork luncheon, eat at 1/9, fruit salad 1/4 and fresh butter at 2/3 a pound. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service


