The Tonbridge Hotel public house on the corner of Tonbridge Street, left, and Back Blundell Street in September 1960.placeholder image
The Tonbridge Hotel public house on the corner of Tonbridge Street, left, and Back Blundell Street in September 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

Wistful photos capture life around Woodhouse in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 21st Sep 2025, 16:30 GMT

These wistful photos chart a decade in the life of a Leeds suburb whose neighbour is the city centre.

Local landmarks, pubs and familiar streets are all featured in this wonderful trip down memory lane to Woodhouse in the 1960s. They are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called LS2 home 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: 14 rarely-seen photos take you back to Leeds city centre in the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP REP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Hillary Place is visible to the left of this view in March 1966, and the premises of Laverty and Sons Ltd, church furnishers.

7. Woodhouse in the 1960s

Hillary Place is visible to the left of this view in March 1966, and the premises of Laverty and Sons Ltd, church furnishers. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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June 1963 and pictured is a pair of houses on Back Craven Street. Woodhouse Street School can be glimpsed through the gap in the buildings to the right.

8. Woodhouse in the 1960s

June 1963 and pictured is a pair of houses on Back Craven Street. Woodhouse Street School can be glimpsed through the gap in the buildings to the right. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Blackman Lane shows Blenheim Lodge on the left, at the end of Lofthouse Place in November 1964. Next a small park, beyond which Lofthouse Place can be seen and to the right, houses at the beginning of Ella Street.

9. Woodhouse in the 1960s

Blackman Lane shows Blenheim Lodge on the left, at the end of Lofthouse Place in November 1964. Next a small park, beyond which Lofthouse Place can be seen and to the right, houses at the beginning of Ella Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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June 1963 and pictured on the left is Coldcall Street, at the corner with Back Craven Street.

10. Woodhouse in the 1960s

June 1963 and pictured on the left is Coldcall Street, at the corner with Back Craven Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A view of Back Pleasant Dairy in November 1964. These were through houses which had entrances on Ella Street.

11. Woodhouse in the 1960s

A view of Back Pleasant Dairy in November 1964. These were through houses which had entrances on Ella Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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June 1963 and on the left is the corner of Crowther Street with Woodhouse Street. A child is adjusting the pulling line which is hung outside 5 with washing on it. Lorne Place is to the right.

12. Woodhouse in the 1960s

June 1963 and on the left is the corner of Crowther Street with Woodhouse Street. A child is adjusting the pulling line which is hung outside 5 with washing on it. Lorne Place is to the right. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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