The Green Man pub, supplier of Ramsden's stone trough ales. The second window on the left has 'Public Bar' etched on the glass while the window in the centre says 'Outdoor Room'. placeholder image
The Green Man pub, supplier of Ramsden's stone trough ales. The second window on the left has 'Public Bar' etched on the glass while the window in the centre says 'Outdoor Room'. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

South Leeds: Halcyon photos take you back to Hunslet in the mid-1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 15th Feb 2025, 16:00 GMT

This bumper photo gallery of memories is jam packed with local landmarks which helped put Hunslet on the map.

The Green Man pub, Crown Bottle Works, Bewerley Street Infants School and Mineral Water Works are all featured in this collection celebrating a year in the life of the suburb in 1964. Well travelled streets in the heart of the community also take centre stage – from Hunslet Hall Road and Lady Pit Lane through to Jack Lane and Disraeli Terrace. 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: The story of a quirky Leeds pub LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Garages on the site of the Tower Table Water Co. Mineral Water Works. In the centre of the image a truck is parked half out of the garage and displays the name, address and telephone number of the firm on the side. The car park is edged by weeds in the foreground and on the far right the rear of a Mini is visible.

7. Hunslet in 1964

Garages on the site of the Tower Table Water Co. Mineral Water Works. In the centre of the image a truck is parked half out of the garage and displays the name, address and telephone number of the firm on the side. The car park is edged by weeds in the foreground and on the far right the rear of a Mini is visible. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A boy peers down into the cellar window of a house on Lady Pit Lane in September 1964. Just visible on the left through a ginnel are shops and advertisements on the opposite side of Lady Pit Lane while on the right side ginnel wall an advert promotes Alf Jackson coal and removals. On the right of the house there appears to be a large pile of coal.

8. Hunslet in 1964

A boy peers down into the cellar window of a house on Lady Pit Lane in September 1964. Just visible on the left through a ginnel are shops and advertisements on the opposite side of Lady Pit Lane while on the right side ginnel wall an advert promotes Alf Jackson coal and removals. On the right of the house there appears to be a large pile of coal. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Two through terraces on Lady Pit Lane in September 1964. On the left at number 55 is T. Atkinson & Son, builders and contractors, tel: 75733 while at number 57 steps lead upto the doorway of Alf Jackson coal and removals enquiries. On the right is a ginnel giving access to the rear.

9. Hunslet in 1964

Two through terraces on Lady Pit Lane in September 1964. On the left at number 55 is T. Atkinson & Son, builders and contractors, tel: 75733 while at number 57 steps lead upto the doorway of Alf Jackson coal and removals enquiries. On the right is a ginnel giving access to the rear. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Mona Terrace on the far left with a car parked at the junction. At the end of the terrace is number 97 Hunslet Hall Road, R. Hurtley family butcher. A man is walking along the gable end towards Mona View on the right. At the end of Mona View is Farley's grocery selling Brooke Bond tea.

10. Hunslet in 1964

Mona Terrace on the far left with a car parked at the junction. At the end of the terrace is number 97 Hunslet Hall Road, R. Hurtley family butcher. A man is walking along the gable end towards Mona View on the right. At the end of Mona View is Farley's grocery selling Brooke Bond tea. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Moor View Road on the left and four young boys stood at the end of Jesmond Place on the right. Pictured in August 1964.

11. Hunslet in 1964

Moor View Road on the left and four young boys stood at the end of Jesmond Place on the right. Pictured in August 1964. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Mount Place on the left with Vicar Street visible behind in September 1964. On the right are nos. 1 to 3 Cranbrook Street, two back-to-back terraced houses with a yard on the right originally built to house shared outside toilet. These houses were soon to be demolished and families relocated under a Leeds City Council slum clearance programme.

12. Hunslet in 1964

Mount Place on the left with Vicar Street visible behind in September 1964. On the right are nos. 1 to 3 Cranbrook Street, two back-to-back terraced houses with a yard on the right originally built to house shared outside toilet. These houses were soon to be demolished and families relocated under a Leeds City Council slum clearance programme. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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