The Albion pub on Armley Road in October 1963. On the right is Arkwright Street. On the left is Brunel Street.The Albion pub on Armley Road in October 1963. On the right is Arkwright Street. On the left is Brunel Street.
The Albion pub on Armley Road in October 1963. On the right is Arkwright Street. On the left is Brunel Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

Armley in the 1960s: Photo gems chart a year in the life of the west Leeds suburb

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 15th May 2024, 04:45 BST

These photos charting a yearn in the life of Armley are sure to evoke memories for a generation people who called the suburb home in the early 1960s.

This collection takes you back to 1963 and kicks off with memories of a imposing community landmark which served uo a warm welcome to drinkers - The Albion on Armley Road. It is one of 12 photo gems charting a course over a 12 months with factories, garages and row upon row of back to back houses also in focus. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

Clothing factory in the area referred to as Antwerp Mills on Whinegate. This section was utilised by Labofski Brothers Ltd, wholesale clothing manufacturer. The company had previously had premises on Camp Road in Little London. Pictured in October 1963.

7. Armley in 1963

Clothing factory in the area referred to as Antwerp Mills on Whinegate. This section was utilised by Labofski Brothers Ltd, wholesale clothing manufacturer. The company had previously had premises on Camp Road in Little London. Pictured in October 1963. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Section of factory premises known as Antwerp Millsin October 1963 At this time the business of Labofski Brothers Ltd, clothing manufacturers was based there. Located off Whingate with access past Greenwoods Buildings. To the right, not in view was 20 Whingate, the end of a row of cottages.

8. Armley in 1963

Section of factory premises known as Antwerp Millsin October 1963 At this time the business of Labofski Brothers Ltd, clothing manufacturers was based there. Located off Whingate with access past Greenwoods Buildings. To the right, not in view was 20 Whingate, the end of a row of cottages. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Brunel Street in October 1963. A row of double fronted back-to-back terraced houses. A ginnel located between numbers 10 and 12 gives access to a yard housing shared outside toilets. On the right of the ginnel a coach built pram stands outside number 10. On the far right is the wall surrounding the rear yard the Albion pub on Armley Road.

9. Armley in 1963

Brunel Street in October 1963. A row of double fronted back-to-back terraced houses. A ginnel located between numbers 10 and 12 gives access to a yard housing shared outside toilets. On the right of the ginnel a coach built pram stands outside number 10. On the far right is the wall surrounding the rear yard the Albion pub on Armley Road. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Two single fronted back-to-back terraced houses on Elsworth Place 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. Pictured in January 1963.

10. Armley in 1963

Two single fronted back-to-back terraced houses on Elsworth Place 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. Pictured in January 1963. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Tower Lane in November 1963. The property has a pebble dashed finish with black painted window and door surrounds. On the right edge is part of the Tower Lane Garage. On the left is a white painted kiosk, possibly where the petrol pump attendant would have sat.

11. Armley in 1963

Tower Lane in November 1963. The property has a pebble dashed finish with black painted window and door surrounds. On the right edge is part of the Tower Lane Garage. On the left is a white painted kiosk, possibly where the petrol pump attendant would have sat. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Properties on Tower Lane set at right angles to the road. Number 50 is towards the left, followed to the right by number 48, then number 46 which is set slightly forward. Number 48 has leaded lights in the windows. Pictured in November 1963.

12. Armley in 1963

Properties on Tower Lane set at right angles to the road. Number 50 is towards the left, followed to the right by number 48, then number 46 which is set slightly forward. Number 48 has leaded lights in the windows. Pictured in November 1963. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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