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

Meanwood Road in October 1960.On the left is the business of J. Marks, wholesale clothier. Next 64 to 72 is occupied by T. Willougby and Co Ltd, drapers. Various window stickers advertise coats and gowns, corsatry, children's wear, mens wear, boys wear, carpets and bedding. On the right at the corner with Barrack Street is 62, John Jones greengrocer.

13. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Meanwood Road in October 1960.On the left is the business of J. Marks, wholesale clothier. Next 64 to 72 is occupied by T. Willougby and Co Ltd, drapers. Various window stickers advertise coats and gowns, corsatry, children's wear, mens wear, boys wear, carpets and bedding. On the right at the corner with Barrack Street is 62, John Jones greengrocer. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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The Co-operative Stores at the corner of Sackville Street and Meanwood Road in October 1960. Various shop departments were represented. These included grocers, butchers, hardware and dairy.

14. Sheepscar in the 1960s

The Co-operative Stores at the corner of Sackville Street and Meanwood Road in October 1960. Various shop departments were represented. These included grocers, butchers, hardware and dairy. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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On the left is number 100 Meanwood Road, a house. Next 98/96 are arcade machine rentals, company called Rentmatics Ltd. The Cactus Cafe is number 84, there is a horse-drawn coal delivery cart outside. On the right is 82, another house. The corner is with Wilmington Street. Pictured in October 1960.

15. Sheepscar in the 1960s

On the left is number 100 Meanwood Road, a house. Next 98/96 are arcade machine rentals, company called Rentmatics Ltd. The Cactus Cafe is number 84, there is a horse-drawn coal delivery cart outside. On the right is 82, another house. The corner is with Wilmington Street. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Wilmington Street is on the left. 'Decor' decorating store is number 80 Meanwood Road, then to the right 78 is the City and Estate Fisheries. The New Inn public house has signs for Melborne Ales. A public telephone kiosk is in the corner on the right. Pictured in October 1960.

16. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Wilmington Street is on the left. 'Decor' decorating store is number 80 Meanwood Road, then to the right 78 is the City and Estate Fisheries. The New Inn public house has signs for Melborne Ales. A public telephone kiosk is in the corner on the right. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Meanwood Road is on the left. This is part of Sackville Street Post Office, business of G.R. Guest. The gates in the centre lead to the yard belonging to the Globe Inn public house. This is one of the few buildings which survive on this section Meanwood Road. Pictured in October 1960.

17. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Meanwood Road is on the left. This is part of Sackville Street Post Office, business of G.R. Guest. The gates in the centre lead to the yard belonging to the Globe Inn public house. This is one of the few buildings which survive on this section Meanwood Road. 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 is the corner with Sackville Street, then the Cooperative shop building which ran from 114 to 106. The last shop (to the right) in the coop block was 104 and occupied by Cliff Johnson, a barber. Next, Leeds Motor Exchange at 102, selling scooters and three wheeled cars. This was the business of Gordon Ried, who had another shop on Cambridge Road, a short distance away. A message on the window reads 'Bargain £520 1958 Vauxhall Cresta'. On the right 100 has Ted Janes, painter and decorator.

18. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Meanwood Road in October 1960 On the left is the corner with Sackville Street, then the Cooperative shop building which ran from 114 to 106. The last shop (to the right) in the coop block was 104 and occupied by Cliff Johnson, a barber. Next, Leeds Motor Exchange at 102, selling scooters and three wheeled cars. This was the business of Gordon Ried, who had another shop on Cambridge Road, a short distance away. A message on the window reads 'Bargain £520 1958 Vauxhall Cresta'. On the right 100 has Ted Janes, painter and decorator. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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