Barrack Street is on the left, number 6/8 can partly be seen. This was a Chinese Laundry. On the opposite corner is 9 Barrack Street, this had been a furniture dealers. Next right is 1 Wilmington Terrace, then a yard which led through to the rear of Willoughby's drapers which faced onto Meanwood Road. The double fronted house to the right is 3 Wilmington Terrace, two children are outside. This had at one time been a public house named the Craven Heifer. Barrack Street is on the left, number 6/8 can partly be seen. This was a Chinese Laundry. On the opposite corner is 9 Barrack Street, this had been a furniture dealers. Next right is 1 Wilmington Terrace, then a yard which led through to the rear of Willoughby's drapers which faced onto Meanwood Road. The double fronted house to the right is 3 Wilmington Terrace, two children are outside. This had at one time been a public house named the Craven Heifer.
Barrack Street is on the left, number 6/8 can partly be seen. This was a Chinese Laundry. On the opposite corner is 9 Barrack Street, this had been a furniture dealers. Next right is 1 Wilmington Terrace, then a yard which led through to the rear of Willoughby's drapers which faced onto Meanwood Road. The double fronted house to the right is 3 Wilmington Terrace, two children are outside. This had at one time been a public house named the Craven Heifer. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

12 super snaps shine a light on Sheepscar in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 14th Mar 2025, 04:45 BST

These super photos showcase a decade in the life of Sheepscar in the 1960s.

They bring into focus pubs, shops and factories which a generation of residents are sure to remember from back in the day. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Chapel Allerton, Chapeltown, Little London and Sheepscar LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Set at an angle to other houses in the row, number 30 (left) and 28, right, Wilmington Place. Houses on the left here are on Sackville Terrace. Pictured in October 1960.

25. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Set at an angle to other houses in the row, number 30 (left) and 28, right, Wilmington Place. Houses on the left here are on Sackville Terrace. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Four houses at the end of Strasburg Place. Number 9 is on the left, moving right are 11, 13 and 15. This is next to the footpath on the right which led across Sheepscar Beck onto Meanwood Road. Pictured in October 1960.

26. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Four houses at the end of Strasburg Place. Number 9 is on the left, moving right are 11, 13 and 15. This is next to the footpath on the right which led across Sheepscar Beck onto Meanwood Road. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Looking from Sackville Street to Strasburg Terrace, number 8 is on the left, followed to the right by 6, 4 and 2. Numbers 6/4 has windows to the second floor, set into an apex roof. Number 21 Sackville Street on the right is a former grocers shop. Strasburg Place can be seen behind. Pictured in October 1960.

27. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Looking from Sackville Street to Strasburg Terrace, number 8 is on the left, followed to the right by 6, 4 and 2. Numbers 6/4 has windows to the second floor, set into an apex roof. Number 21 Sackville Street on the right is a former grocers shop. Strasburg Place can be seen behind. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Looking from Barrack Street along Wilmington Terrace in October 1960. Number 14 is on the left, 2 next to the shop on the right. This is number 11 Barrack Street, a grocers, business of L. Henshaw. Next right, number 13 is a branch of 'Busy B' butchers, at the corner with Wilmington Grove.

28. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Looking from Barrack Street along Wilmington Terrace in October 1960. Number 14 is on the left, 2 next to the shop on the right. This is number 11 Barrack Street, a grocers, business of L. Henshaw. Next right, number 13 is a branch of 'Busy B' butchers, at the corner with Wilmington Grove. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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This yard was off the end of Strasburg Terrace, next to number 7. It was used by Furniss and Son removal company as a petrol store. The listed address was 154 North Street, which was a short distance away. One of the removal vans can be seen on the right, it has the slogan 'Furniss's Leeds Keep Moving'. Pictured in October 1960.

29. Sheepscar in the 1960s

This yard was off the end of Strasburg Terrace, next to number 7. It was used by Furniss and Son removal company as a petrol store. The listed address was 154 North Street, which was a short distance away. One of the removal vans can be seen on the right, it has the slogan 'Furniss's Leeds Keep Moving'. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Sackville Street is on the left, then 1 Strasburg Terrace. Moving right are numbers 3, 5 and 7. On the right (not in view) is the yard used by Furniss and Son removal business. Pictured in October 1960.

30. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Sackville Street is on the left, then 1 Strasburg Terrace. Moving right are numbers 3, 5 and 7. On the right (not in view) is the yard used by Furniss and Son removal business. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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