Meanwood Road in October 1960 On the left, part of the Royal Cinema is visible. The building was originally a Salvation Army Hall, then opened as a 345 seat cinema in October 8th 1913. It was then called the Atlas Picture House, it was changed to the Royal in April 1935. It was closed in 1966, Kingfisher Lubrication took the premises.placeholder image
Meanwood Road in October 1960 On the left, part of the Royal Cinema is visible. The building was originally a Salvation Army Hall, then opened as a 345 seat cinema in October 8th 1913. It was then called the Atlas Picture House, it was changed to the Royal in April 1935. It was closed in 1966, Kingfisher Lubrication took the premises. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

19 super photos take you back to Sheepscar in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 23rd Jul 2024, 04:45 GMT

These photos put the super into Sheepscar as they chart a decade in the life of the suburb.

They turn back the clock to the 1960s and showcase streets, shops and landmarks which will be familiar to a generation of former residents. 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

This view from October 1960 is looking from Cross Lorraine Street, which is on the left, to Christiana Street. Number 25 Christiana Street is on the left, moving right, numbers follow in sequence to 31 then 32 is at the right side, the last in this row. Charles F. Stead and Co tannery and leather works is on the right.

7. Sheepscar in the 1960s

This view from October 1960 is looking from Cross Lorraine Street, which is on the left, to Christiana Street. Number 25 Christiana Street is on the left, moving right, numbers follow in sequence to 31 then 32 is at the right side, the last in this row. Charles F. Stead and Co tannery and leather works is on the right. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Sheepscar Street North is on the left, four houses on Clarence Square can be seen, with 2 to the left and 8 on the right. THis is next to the former Congregational chapel, which became the premises of Jackson tailors. Pictured in October 1960.

8. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Sheepscar Street North is on the left, four houses on Clarence Square can be seen, with 2 to the left and 8 on the right. THis is next to the former Congregational chapel, which became the premises of Jackson tailors. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Meanwood Road in October 1960. On the left edge is the Royal Cinema, moving right is a double fronted shop, 134 W.E.N. Holdsworth bakers shop. Next 132 is the Royal Fisheries, at 130 is a jewellers, business of J. Peters. A vacuum cleaner repair shop occupies 128 with S. Saville tailor at 126. An antique dealer is trading from 124 then last on the right 122/120 is Sackville Street Post Office run by G.R. Guest, also selling toys, sweets and tobacco. Behind this block was Ormonde Place.

9. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Meanwood Road in October 1960. On the left edge is the Royal Cinema, moving right is a double fronted shop, 134 W.E.N. Holdsworth bakers shop. Next 132 is the Royal Fisheries, at 130 is a jewellers, business of J. Peters. A vacuum cleaner repair shop occupies 128 with S. Saville tailor at 126. An antique dealer is trading from 124 then last on the right 122/120 is Sackville Street Post Office run by G.R. Guest, also selling toys, sweets and tobacco. Behind this block was Ormonde Place. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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This is a yard behind numbers 60/62 Meanwood Road. The property was part of Willougby's drapers, also occupying 64 - 74 Meanwood Road. Access also from Wilmington Terrace. Pictured in October 1960.

10. Sheepscar in the 1960s

This is a yard behind numbers 60/62 Meanwood Road. The property was part of Willougby's drapers, also occupying 64 - 74 Meanwood Road. Access also from Wilmington Terrace. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Lorraine Place, seen from Sackville Street in October 1960.

11. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Lorraine Place, seen from Sackville Street in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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On the left 13, 15 Clarence Square were the premises of the Hotel Garage, this is the pale coloured building on the left. Moving right are 11 then numbers follow in descending order to 3 at the corner, where there is a sign pointing back to the garage repair shop. Number 69 Sheepscar Street North is a shop is soft furnishings. Pictured in October 1960.

12. Sheepscar in the 1960s

On the left 13, 15 Clarence Square were the premises of the Hotel Garage, this is the pale coloured building on the left. Moving right are 11 then numbers follow in descending order to 3 at the corner, where there is a sign pointing back to the garage repair shop. Number 69 Sheepscar Street North is a shop is soft furnishings. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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