The Tonbridge Hotel, public house located at the corner of Tonbridge Street, left, and Back Blundell Street. The beer was supplied by Inde Coope and Allsop Brewery. A poster on the wall informs that the Empire Theatre, Leeds has closed for the summer. To the right (not in this view) and opposite the pub was the Leeds Dental School.placeholder image
The Tonbridge Hotel, public house located at the corner of Tonbridge Street, left, and Back Blundell Street. The beer was supplied by Inde Coope and Allsop Brewery. A poster on the wall informs that the Empire Theatre, Leeds has closed for the summer. To the right (not in this view) and opposite the pub was the Leeds Dental School. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

Leeds nostalgia: 22 photos take you back to Woodhouse in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 19th May 2024, 04:45 GMT

1960 is the year and Woodhouse the destination for this trip down memory lane.

Local landmarks including much loved pubs as well as well travelled streets which now have no name make up this wonderful collection of photo memories. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Fenton Street in September 1960. Number 90 is on the left, the upper floor of the building is a Gospel Hall for the Plymouth Brethren, Stroud and Co. auto electricians use the lower floor. Next, two women are in the doorway of 88, then 86 and 84 at the right end of the block. This house has been utilized by Leeds General Infirmary to use as the chiropody department for the hospital. At the right side is the junction with Willow Terrace Road.

13. Woodhouse in 1960

Fenton Street in September 1960. Number 90 is on the left, the upper floor of the building is a Gospel Hall for the Plymouth Brethren, Stroud and Co. auto electricians use the lower floor. Next, two women are in the doorway of 88, then 86 and 84 at the right end of the block. This house has been utilized by Leeds General Infirmary to use as the chiropody department for the hospital. At the right side is the junction with Willow Terrace Road. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Hillary Street in September 1960.

14. Woodhouse in 1960

Hillary Street in September 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Fenton Street in September 1960. On the left is number 7, a radio and TV dealer. This was the business of Septimus Claughton, also selling electrical goods and hardware.

15. Woodhouse in 1960

Fenton Street in September 1960. On the left is number 7, a radio and TV dealer. This was the business of Septimus Claughton, also selling electrical goods and hardware. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Looking up Hillary Street in the direction of Lodge Street in September 1960. On the left is a vacant plot. This had been the site of numbers between 59-75. The house to the right is number 61. Numbering continued to the right in descending order. This was the back line of Hillary Street.

16. Woodhouse in 1960

Looking up Hillary Street in the direction of Lodge Street in September 1960. On the left is a vacant plot. This had been the site of numbers between 59-75. The house to the right is number 61. Numbering continued to the right in descending order. This was the back line of Hillary Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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The back line of Hillary Street in September 1960. The houses were demolished with many others in the area to provide access for the inner-ring road. There were also many improvements and developments to properties owned by the university and the Leeds General Infirmary in this area.

17. Woodhouse in 1960

The back line of Hillary Street in September 1960. The houses were demolished with many others in the area to provide access for the inner-ring road. There were also many improvements and developments to properties owned by the university and the Leeds General Infirmary in this area. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Hillary Street in September 1960. Willow Terrace Road which is just visible on the left.

18. Woodhouse in 1960

Hillary Street in September 1960. Willow Terrace Road which is just visible on the left. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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