These wonderful photos showcase the sights and sounds of Armley in the early 1960s. The gallery of memories turns the spotlight on the community in 1963 and brings into focus a range of street scenes as well as local landmarks such as The Albion pub, Tower Lane Garage and Antwerp Mills. The 14 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 runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. 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
13. Armley in 1963
Elsworth Place in January 1963. The photo shows two single fronted back-to-back terraced houses at the corner with Parliament Road on the left. No.1 is owned by Mr.W.Somers and the door has been visibly damaged with bits knocked out of it. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
14. Armley in 1963
New factory unit off Whingate. This building lay behind cottages which numbered 12 to 20. Access through Antwerp Mill yard. Pictured in October 1963. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service