A game of cricket taking place on the sports field for staff at John Waddington's printing factory, off Wakefield Road, Thwaite Gate. The cooling towers of Skelton Grange Power Station can be seen above the rooftops. Waddingtons printing factory was founded in the 1890s and was well known for producing playing cards, theatre bills and board games, especially Monopoly. The factory was demolished around 1992.placeholder image
A game of cricket taking place on the sports field for staff at John Waddington's printing factory, off Wakefield Road, Thwaite Gate. The cooling towers of Skelton Grange Power Station can be seen above the rooftops. Waddingtons printing factory was founded in the 1890s and was well known for producing playing cards, theatre bills and board games, especially Monopoly. The factory was demolished around 1992. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Leeds: 26 rarely-seen photos take you around the city's suburbs in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 2nd Jul 2024, 04:45 GMT

This collection of photos takes you around the suburbs of Leeds in the 1960s – although the specific year of each image is unknown.

They take you around the city during the decade but can you add a specific date to any of the wonderful photos which provide a fascinating glimpse into life around Leeds? Suburbs in focus include Headingley and Hunslet, Morley and Churwell as well as Scarcroft and Wetherby and Stanningley and Bramley. The images are a mix from the David Atkinson Archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service.. 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

Looking down Ackroyd Street, Morley, in the 1960s. This is the last parade of Morley Territorials outside the Drill Hall. The City Streets have been demolished while no new building has taken their place. This would suggest 1960 itself as the likely date. The territorials are in black berets to show their connection with the tank regiment.

13. Morley

Looking down Ackroyd Street, Morley, in the 1960s. This is the last parade of Morley Territorials outside the Drill Hall. The City Streets have been demolished while no new building has taken their place. This would suggest 1960 itself as the likely date. The territorials are in black berets to show their connection with the tank regiment. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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The old Church Institute in Chapel Lane, seen here from Townend Yard off the High Street. The rusticated effect is peeling off the walls to reveal the brick work beneath, and the building is in a state of disrepair. It dates from 1883 when it cost £1000 to build. Members had access to daily and weekly newspapers and make use of the Library containing 500 volumes. A sign at upper storey level right says Kippax Open Youth Club.

14. Kippax

The old Church Institute in Chapel Lane, seen here from Townend Yard off the High Street. The rusticated effect is peeling off the walls to reveal the brick work beneath, and the building is in a state of disrepair. It dates from 1883 when it cost £1000 to build. Members had access to daily and weekly newspapers and make use of the Library containing 500 volumes. A sign at upper storey level right says Kippax Open Youth Club. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Cross Hills. Towards the left the High Street begins at the bank building to the left of the lamp post. The light coloured building with the net curtains at the ground floor windows is Jean Hill, Ladies Hair Stylists at number 20 Cross Hills. To the right of the hairdressers is the Midland Bank. Butt Hill is off to the right.

15. Kippax

Cross Hills. Towards the left the High Street begins at the bank building to the left of the lamp post. The light coloured building with the net curtains at the ground floor windows is Jean Hill, Ladies Hair Stylists at number 20 Cross Hills. To the right of the hairdressers is the Midland Bank. Butt Hill is off to the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Pre-fabs from the end of William Street. These date from just after the Second World War and are located at the bottom of Hepworth Avenue. Each garden has been provided with an old Anderson Shelter.

16. Churwell

Pre-fabs from the end of William Street. These date from just after the Second World War and are located at the bottom of Hepworth Avenue. Each garden has been provided with an old Anderson Shelter. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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Garforth Urban District Council Offices on Main Street. This building had previously been occupied by T.B. Smith & Sons grocery store. Two men stand outside while a woman is just emerging from the door.

17. Garforth

Garforth Urban District Council Offices on Main Street. This building had previously been occupied by T.B. Smith & Sons grocery store. Two men stand outside while a woman is just emerging from the door. | Garforth Historical Society Photo: Garforth Historical Society

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Grosvenor Avenue, taken from number 10 Well Close Terrace, a street of through, red brick terraced homes. In the foreground, right, at number 61 Grosvenor Avenue, is the fish-and-chip shop belonging to Ernest Carter.

18. Little London

Grosvenor Avenue, taken from number 10 Well Close Terrace, a street of through, red brick terraced homes. In the foreground, right, at number 61 Grosvenor Avenue, is the fish-and-chip shop belonging to Ernest Carter. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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