Wyther Park parade of shops in April 1969. R.C. Groves, butchers, is on the corner with Wyther Park Mount. Looking along the parade, Frank Slights greengrocers is next followed by Wyther Park Bakeries, Chapman's Newsagents, Boots the Chemist, a haberdashers, an ironmongers, a Post Office and a betting shop. The advertising poster on the gable end states 'Aztec, a chocolate feast from Cadbury's'.placeholder image
Wyther Park parade of shops in April 1969. R.C. Groves, butchers, is on the corner with Wyther Park Mount. Looking along the parade, Frank Slights greengrocers is next followed by Wyther Park Bakeries, Chapman's Newsagents, Boots the Chemist, a haberdashers, an ironmongers, a Post Office and a betting shop. The advertising poster on the gable end states 'Aztec, a chocolate feast from Cadbury's'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

West Leeds: Amazing photos take you back to Armley at the end of the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 16th Sep 2024, 13:21 GMT

These fantastic colour photos celebrate a year in the life of Armley at the end of the 1960s.

These images are a mix of shop views and others taken of the community from above which come together to provide intriguing glimpse of LS12 during 1969. They are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Gott's Park Crescent off Gott's Park Avenue pictured in June 1969.

7. Armley in 1969

Gott's Park Crescent off Gott's Park Avenue pictured in June 1969. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view looking along Armley Ridge Road to where it crosses Stanningley Road in April 1969. Armley Grange Avenue is to the left, an ESSO petrol station is to the right. A green no.14 bus is on Stanningley Road.

8. Armley in 1969

A view looking along Armley Ridge Road to where it crosses Stanningley Road in April 1969. Armley Grange Avenue is to the left, an ESSO petrol station is to the right. A green no.14 bus is on Stanningley Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view looking along Stanningley Road with snow on the ground in February 1969. Wyther Park Mount is in the foreground then the Wyther Park parade of shops with R.C. Groves, butchers, on the corner. The view is looking towards Bramley and Bramley Town End can be seen in the distance on the left.

9. Armley in 1969

A view looking along Stanningley Road with snow on the ground in February 1969. Wyther Park Mount is in the foreground then the Wyther Park parade of shops with R.C. Groves, butchers, on the corner. The view is looking towards Bramley and Bramley Town End can be seen in the distance on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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This view from the top of Christ Church tower in April 1969 looks across streets of terraced houses towards West Leeds High School. Highthorne Street is bottom right with the Paisley's, Greenock's and Edinburgh streets in view.

10. Armley in 1969

This view from the top of Christ Church tower in April 1969 looks across streets of terraced houses towards West Leeds High School. Highthorne Street is bottom right with the Paisley's, Greenock's and Edinburgh streets in view. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view of the front of houses on Tower Grove in April 1969. The land in the foreground is gardens for the houses.

11. Armley in 1969

A view of the front of houses on Tower Grove in April 1969. The land in the foreground is gardens for the houses. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Share your memories of Armley in 1969 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: andrew.hutchinson@jpress.co.uk or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN

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Share your memories of Armley in 1969 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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