New Peacock Inn was adjacent to Elland Road in Beeston and welcomed generations of revellers before it was closed in 1974 and was demolished to provide part of the route for junction 2 of the M621, roundabout and Stadium Way. The landlord and landlady at the time of closure were Sammy and Betty Redmond. They were expecting to become tenants of the New Inn at Churwell, but the brewery gave it instead to Leeds United legend John Charles. The disappointed couple became managers of the Old Peacock which was 300 yards away on the opposite side of the road. This photo from 1963 is one of 11 charting the year in the life of Beeston and its residents. 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: 19 glorious photos take you back to Beeston in the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Beeston in 1963
New Peacock Inn, adjacent to Elland Road. A large painted wall sign advertises BYB beer (Bentley's Yorkshire Brewery). This public house was demolished to provide part of the route for junction 2 of the M621, roundabout and Stadium Way. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
2. 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. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
3. Beeston in 1963
Worksheds on Moorville Place surrounded by a fence with industrial materials in the foreground. In the background can be seen the terraces on Ernest Avenue. Pictured in November 1963. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
4. Beeston in 1963
Back view of the New Peacock Inn, which was demolished when the M621 was constructed. Pictured in November 1963. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
5. Beeston in 1963
Cottages which were part of Knowles Yard, off Elland Road. On the left is number 69, then 68 and 67 on the right. Knowles Yard and Knowles Street have high numbers through there were few houses. The numbering was not part of Elland Road. Pictured in November 1963. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
6. Beeston in 1963
Property on Knowles Street between numbers 78/77. These houses were demolished when the M621 was built, juction 2 is in this area. Pictured in November 1963. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service