This photo from November 1968 looks north across Clay Pit Lane towards Providence Works. Workmen are digging up the road in front of Hepworth's hand cut tailoring.placeholder image
This photo from November 1968 looks north across Clay Pit Lane towards Providence Works. Workmen are digging up the road in front of Hepworth's hand cut tailoring. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Lustrous photos take you back to Little London in the 1960s

Life around Little London in the 1960s is the focus of this wonderful gallery of memories.

Familiar streets, shops, factories and landmarks are all featured in this nostalgic trip down memory lane showcasing the best of the community during the decade. The photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called LS7 home back in the day. The photos are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Poignant photos take you back to Little London in the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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