These photos are sure to evoke memories for those who called Meanwood home in the 1960s. They feature streets which were included in slum clearance plans for the area as well as shops and local landmarks including the Meanwood Institute. They are 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: 12 unseen photos of Headingley down the decades LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Meanwood in the 1960s
The Meanwood Institute on Green Road pictured in March 1966. This had been number 42 until recent renumbering of the even numbered side of the street made it number 92. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Meanwood in the 1960s
March 1966. Green Road is in the foreground of this view, then Greenwood Mount. View shows a Leeds Industrial Co-op Society Ltd Supermarket with a butchers to the front and a bakers at the back. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Meanwood in the 1960s
March 1966. Green Road runs from the left of the view, Cross Green Row runs to the right. In the centre is a Leeds Industrial Co-op Society Ltd. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Meanwood in the 1960s
Parkside Road in October 1969 In the foreground are the entrances to three outside toilets with wooden doors. Moving back are stone built houses. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Meanwood in the 1960s
March 1966. Odd and even numbered houses on Hutton's Row. These houses had gardens to the front and windows but no doors to the rear. They were included in slum clearance plans for the Green Road area. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Meanwood in the 1960s
March 1966. Green Road stands to the left of this view and Tannery Square runs to the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net