Looking north east circa 1962 along Branch Road towards Armley Road, with Beech Drive to left and the edge of the Western Cinema just visible. Further along Armley Road is the tower of Armley Primary School, formerly Armley Board School, now an office block known as Tower Court.placeholder image
Looking north east circa 1962 along Branch Road towards Armley Road, with Beech Drive to left and the edge of the Western Cinema just visible. Further along Armley Road is the tower of Armley Primary School, formerly Armley Board School, now an office block known as Tower Court. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Astonishing photos take you back to Armley in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 6th Nov 2025, 04:45 GMT

Corner shops, off licences, newsagents and pubs around Armley are all brought into focus in this wonderful gallery of memories from the 1960s.

The photos showcase beating heart of community which boasted a sense of belonging and spirit during a decade of change and challenges. The landscape of LS12 was set to change forever with slum clearance plans set to demolish a number of streets and with them generations of memories. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service, Leeds City Council photographic archive Leodis and Eric Jaquier. 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

The Scarboro Hotel public house on Scarborough Street in February 1964. To the right is Crompton Terrace.

13. Armley in the 1960s

The Scarboro Hotel public house on Scarborough Street in February 1964. To the right is Crompton Terrace. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Castleton Terrace, pictured in February 1964, was comprised of 12 houses which formed an 'L' shape seen here.

14. Armley in the 1960s

Castleton Terrace, pictured in February 1964, was comprised of 12 houses which formed an 'L' shape seen here. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Armley Road in February 1964. Shops in focus include a bakers as well Mrs Hilda Cocker, a maker of darts and dartboards. The shop is called 'Variety Stores' and stocks electrical and household goods, cigarettes and also undertakes repairs to cigarette lighters. A fish and chip shop is next then an opticians. This was previously a branch of Thrift grocers.

15. Armley in the 1960s

Armley Road in February 1964. Shops in focus include a bakers as well Mrs Hilda Cocker, a maker of darts and dartboards. The shop is called 'Variety Stores' and stocks electrical and household goods, cigarettes and also undertakes repairs to cigarette lighters. A fish and chip shop is next then an opticians. This was previously a branch of Thrift grocers. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Armley Road's Castleton Hotel public house, one of Tetley's houses, pictured in February 1964. On the left is Castleton Place, to the right Castleton Terrace.

16. Armley in the 1960s

Armley Road's Castleton Hotel public house, one of Tetley's houses, pictured in February 1964. On the left is Castleton Place, to the right Castleton Terrace. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Armley Road with Rillington Street running towards the right in February 1964. All property in view was included in slum clearance plans for the area.

17. Armley in the 1960s

Armley Road with Rillington Street running towards the right in February 1964. All property in view was included in slum clearance plans for the area. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Dunkirk Hill at the corner with Canal Road in February 1961. A former shop is in view.

18. Armley in the 1960s

Dunkirk Hill at the corner with Canal Road in February 1961. A former shop is in view. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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