These photos are sure to evoke happy memories for a generation of residents who grew up in Burmantofts during the 1960s. These images feature street scenes and local landmarks from around LS9 through the decade. They 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 Richmond Hill, Burmantofts, Cross Green and East End Park LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
25. Burmantofts in the 1960s
A boy holds onto the reins of a horse which is pulling a rag and bone cart. The cart is piled with old clothes and has several balloons tied to the back. View looks along Burmantofts Street. The entrance to Moody's Yard is just visible on the left edge. Numbers on Burmantofts Street run to the right in ascending order from number 15 on the left. Pictured in 1964. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net