Little Woodhouse Street is to the left, Caledonian Road on the right. At the junction are numbers 2a, then 2 Little Woodhouse Street. Number 2 is N. Ware, selling fish, fruit and vegetables. The shop sign also advertises that he is a rabbit salesman. placeholder image
Little Woodhouse Street is to the left, Caledonian Road on the right. At the junction are numbers 2a, then 2 Little Woodhouse Street. Number 2 is N. Ware, selling fish, fruit and vegetables. The shop sign also advertises that he is a rabbit salesman. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

Photo gems showcase community-spirit around Leeds suburb in early 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 25th Nov 2024, 11:51 GMT

A sense of community and belonging shines through in these evocative photos celebrating a year in the life of Woodhouse.

This gallery rewinds to 1960 and showcases shops, pubs and fish and chips shops as well as street scenes featuring children playing cricket in the road and others dressed for a game of 'cow-boys'. The photos 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 the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

This section of Little Woodhouse Street has Back Springfield Place leading off on the right. Access to Caledonian Street was down Springfield Place. Pictured in July 1960.

13. Woodhouse in 1960

This section of Little Woodhouse Street has Back Springfield Place leading off on the right. Access to Caledonian Street was down Springfield Place. Pictured in July 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Blundell Street in July 1960. Next is Caledonian Road Post Office on the right. This is just before the junction with Caledonian Road. This area is now part of Leeds General Infirmary.

14. Woodhouse in 1960

Blundell Street in July 1960. Next is Caledonian Road Post Office on the right. This is just before the junction with Caledonian Road. This area is now part of Leeds General Infirmary. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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The tobacconists shop on the left is number 3 Caledonian Road. Blundell Terrace is to the right, beginning with 1 after the shop premises.

15. Woodhouse in 1960

The tobacconists shop on the left is number 3 Caledonian Road. Blundell Terrace is to the right, beginning with 1 after the shop premises. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Caledonian Street in July 1960.

16. Woodhouse in 1960

Caledonian Street in July 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Little Woodhouse Street, on the left edge Mentone Place is just visible, moving right are Mentone Grove, the Seminary Street. The Little Woodhouse Street is Springfield Place, number 1 is in view.

17. Woodhouse in 1960

Little Woodhouse Street, on the left edge Mentone Place is just visible, moving right are Mentone Grove, the Seminary Street. The Little Woodhouse Street is Springfield Place, number 1 is in view. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A view of Little Woodhouse Street with Warwick Terrace on the left. Number 1 is a grocers and off licence shop, the business of Allen Holliday. There are painted wall signs for various beers, including Guinness, Heys Gold Cup and Mackeson Stout. Moving right, numbers 3 to 7 are also shops, next is the junction with Warwick Street. On the right, Back Springfield Place is across from the Warwick Street corner.

18. Woodhouse in 1960

A view of Little Woodhouse Street with Warwick Terrace on the left. Number 1 is a grocers and off licence shop, the business of Allen Holliday. There are painted wall signs for various beers, including Guinness, Heys Gold Cup and Mackeson Stout. Moving right, numbers 3 to 7 are also shops, next is the junction with Warwick Street. On the right, Back Springfield Place is across from the Warwick Street corner. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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