Beeston Road in October 1963. The shops on Beeston Hill including at number 101 (just visible) Marsh Jones & Cribb Ltd, painting contractors. At number 103 is a grocers advertising cigarettes and Typhoo Tea. On the right at numbers 105 & 107 is V.W. Pratt & Son, house furnishers and upholstery. Advertised in the window are 'The latest designs always on show'. On the right cars including the Una Street while more cars are parked on Beeston Road.Beeston Road in October 1963. The shops on Beeston Hill including at number 101 (just visible) Marsh Jones & Cribb Ltd, painting contractors. At number 103 is a grocers advertising cigarettes and Typhoo Tea. On the right at numbers 105 & 107 is V.W. Pratt & Son, house furnishers and upholstery. Advertised in the window are 'The latest designs always on show'. On the right cars including the Una Street while more cars are parked on Beeston Road.
Beeston Road in October 1963. The shops on Beeston Hill including at number 101 (just visible) Marsh Jones & Cribb Ltd, painting contractors. At number 103 is a grocers advertising cigarettes and Typhoo Tea. On the right at numbers 105 & 107 is V.W. Pratt & Son, house furnishers and upholstery. Advertised in the window are 'The latest designs always on show'. On the right cars including the Una Street while more cars are parked on Beeston Road.

Beeston: Photo gems chart a year in the life of the Leeds suburb in the early 1960s

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 10th May 2024, 04:45 BST

Shops and pubs are the main focus of this trip down memory lane charting a year in the life of Beeston in the early 1960s.

The gallery turns back the clock to 1963 and showcases the daily hustle and bustle of a community at work, rest and play. Landmarks, shops, pubs and streets are all featured in this wonderful rewind. The im ages are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. 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

The junction of Ernest Avenue and Una Mount in October 1963. Number 6 on the corner is a betting shop. On the right is a row of back-to-back terraced houses with a yard on the right built to house the outside toilet. On the lower wall of each house is a cast iron covered cellar grate once used to deliver coal to the coal cellar.

7. Beeston in 1963

The junction of Ernest Avenue and Una Mount in October 1963. Number 6 on the corner is a betting shop. On the right is a row of back-to-back terraced houses with a yard on the right built to house the outside toilet. On the lower wall of each house is a cast iron covered cellar grate once used to deliver coal to the coal cellar. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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The front and gable end of numbers 16 to 20 Folly Lane. On the far left is a ginnel giving access to Una Mount. At number 20 is H. Elsworth shoe repairs with two terraced houses on the right. On the right is access to the Good Physician Church of England Mission Rooms. Pictured in October 1963.

8. Beeston in 1963

The front and gable end of numbers 16 to 20 Folly Lane. On the far left is a ginnel giving access to Una Mount. At number 20 is H. Elsworth shoe repairs with two terraced houses on the right. On the right is access to the Good Physician Church of England Mission Rooms. Pictured in October 1963. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Elland Road with Knowles Yard on the right in November 1963 To the left is 128 Elland Road, then 126 and 124. This is next to the gable end property number 72 Knowles Yard.

9. Beeston in 1963

Elland Road with Knowles Yard on the right in November 1963 To the left is 128 Elland Road, then 126 and 124. This is next to the gable end property number 72 Knowles Yard. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Knowles Street in November 1963. On the left can be seen the end of the row which was Knowles Yard. A lamp post supports washing lines, a block of outside toilets is between the houses and the washing line. Number 78 Knowles Street has the highly visible pointing around the door and window.

10. Beeston in 1963

Knowles Street in November 1963. On the left can be seen the end of the row which was Knowles Yard. A lamp post supports washing lines, a block of outside toilets is between the houses and the washing line. Number 78 Knowles Street has the highly visible pointing around the door and window. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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New Peacock Inn, adjacent to Elland Road in November 1963. This pub was demolished to provide part of the route for junction 2 of the M621, roundabout and Stadium Way. The 'New' Peacock closed in 1974, the landlord and landlady at the time were Sammy and Betty Redmond.

11. Beeston in 1963

New Peacock Inn, adjacent to Elland Road in November 1963. This pub was demolished to provide part of the route for junction 2 of the M621, roundabout and Stadium Way. The 'New' Peacock closed in 1974, the landlord and landlady at the time were Sammy and Betty Redmond. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Ida Terrace in October 1963. On the lower wall of each house is a cast iron covered cellar grate used to carry coal to the coal cellar. On the right is number 7 Una Mount, it appears to have once been a shop.

12. Beeston in 1963

Ida Terrace in October 1963. On the lower wall of each house is a cast iron covered cellar grate used to carry coal to the coal cellar. On the right is number 7 Una Mount, it appears to have once been a shop. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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