Jim's fish & chip shop on Town Street pictured in March 1965. This property also had an entrance facing onto Kirkham Street. A sign in the window states 'Wet Fish Sold Here, Haddock'. Outside the shop is a wooden bench next to a Tizer advertisement.placeholder image
Jim's fish & chip shop on Town Street pictured in March 1965. This property also had an entrance facing onto Kirkham Street. A sign in the window states 'Wet Fish Sold Here, Haddock'. Outside the shop is a wooden bench next to a Tizer advertisement. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

West Leeds: 14 revealing photos take you back to Rodley in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 17th Jul 2024, 11:19 GMT

This chippy will be familiar to a generation of residents who called Rodley home during the 1960s.

Jim's fish and chip shop on Town Street was a popular haunt for a community during a decade of change. The photo is one of 14 which make up this gallery of memories celebrating life in LS13 during the 60s. Others landmarks in focus include Rodley County Primary School, the Mutual Club as well as shops you may remember. They are all 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

Three different wooden buildings on Wesley Terrace pictured in March 1965. On the left is the premises of Glenwell Equipment, electrical engineers specialising in 'Automatic Control Panels and Electric Air Heater Units'. In the centre is a garage with a sign above the door asking people not to park outside. On the right is a larger wooden hut which had been the meeting place for the Mutual Club. It provided a place where the men of Rodley could meet to play billiards, chess or draughts.

13. Rodley in the 1960s

Three different wooden buildings on Wesley Terrace pictured in March 1965. On the left is the premises of Glenwell Equipment, electrical engineers specialising in 'Automatic Control Panels and Electric Air Heater Units'. In the centre is a garage with a sign above the door asking people not to park outside. On the right is a larger wooden hut which had been the meeting place for the Mutual Club. It provided a place where the men of Rodley could meet to play billiards, chess or draughts. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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This large brick property was number 21 Club Lane, also known as Highfield. A one storey outbuilding can be seen to the left while hedges and a wooden fence enclose a path and garden. This house was the residence of Dr Ambrose Harold Bateman. Pictured in March 1965.

14. Rodley in the 1960s

This large brick property was number 21 Club Lane, also known as Highfield. A one storey outbuilding can be seen to the left while hedges and a wooden fence enclose a path and garden. This house was the residence of Dr Ambrose Harold Bateman. Pictured in March 1965. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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The swing bridge over the Leeds Liverpool Canal in April 1968.

15. Rodley in the 1960s

The swing bridge over the Leeds Liverpool Canal in April 1968. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Sunday morning roach anglers on the Leeds Liverpool Canal in October 1967.

16. Rodley in the 1960s

Sunday morning roach anglers on the Leeds Liverpool Canal in October 1967. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Match fishermen on the Leeds Liverpool Canal pictured in February 1966.

17. Rodley in the 1960s

Match fishermen on the Leeds Liverpool Canal pictured in February 1966. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Share your memories of Rodley in the 1960s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: andrew.hutchinson@jpress.co.uk or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN

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Share your memories of Rodley in the 1960s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN

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