Jude's Pond at the top of Haigh Moor Road in August 1967.. It was a familiar feature and relatively clear at the time this picture was taken. since that time it has gradually infilled with reeds and, although the area is still marshy, there is no longer a stretch of open water there.placeholder image
Jude's Pond at the top of Haigh Moor Road in August 1967.. It was a familiar feature and relatively clear at the time this picture was taken. since that time it has gradually infilled with reeds and, although the area is still marshy, there is no longer a stretch of open water there. | David Atkinson Archive

South Leeds: 29 warm-hearted photos take you back to West Ardsley in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 12th Jun 2024, 04:45 GMT

These warm-hearted colour photos chart a decade in the life of West Ardsley and its residents.

They showcase a calm and gentle slice of semi-rural life around the community during the 1960s, and feature panoramic views, beauty spots, local landmarks as well as capturing change with the building of the M62 motorway. The images are published courtesy of the David Atkinson Archive who collection is housed on photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. 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

A tractor being driven down Dunningley Lane. The old stone properties on the left date from 1777. Pictured in July 1966.

25. West Ardsley in the 1960s

A tractor being driven down Dunningley Lane. The old stone properties on the left date from 1777. Pictured in July 1966. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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A stone built cottage in Dunningley Lane which has a date of 1773 on the lintel. The adjoining barn on the right dates from 1779.

26. West Ardsley in the 1960s

A stone built cottage in Dunningley Lane which has a date of 1773 on the lintel. The adjoining barn on the right dates from 1779. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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A view across to Leeds from a barn doorway at Dunningley. Pictured in July 1966.

27. West Ardsley in the 1960s

A view across to Leeds from a barn doorway at Dunningley. Pictured in July 1966. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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A small boy, Robert Aldred, near the former Whittingley Quarry. After it had ceased to operate as a stone quarry it was used as a refuse tip for the area by the East and West Ardsley Urban District Council. Pictured in August 1967.

28. West Ardsley in the 1960s

A small boy, Robert Aldred, near the former Whittingley Quarry. After it had ceased to operate as a stone quarry it was used as a refuse tip for the area by the East and West Ardsley Urban District Council. Pictured in August 1967. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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The view towards Leeds from Dunningley Hill. Dewsbury Road can be seen in the middle. Pictured in July 1966.

29. West Ardsley in the 1960s

The view towards Leeds from Dunningley Hill. Dewsbury Road can be seen in the middle. Pictured in July 1966. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

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

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