Hunslet

Enjoy these photo memories from around Hunslet in the 1950s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

16 historic gems celebrate Hunslet in the 1950s

A view up Eastgate and The Headrow late evening in November 1963.

19 of the best photos take you back to 1963

Christmas Lantern Festival is returning to Cross Flatts Park, Beeston on December 8, 2023. Photo: Christmas Lantern Festival

Everything to know about Leeds' free Christmas Lantern Festival

Both sets of players get together after Hunslet's win in the 2023 Harry Jepson OBE Memorial Trophy tie. Picture by Craig Hawkhead/Leeds Rhinos.

Date set for Rhinos' annual pre-season derby at Hunslet

Daryl Powell has made his latest signing as Wakefield boss. (Photo: Wakefield Trinity)

Wakefield Trinity pay 'substantial fee' to land Bradford Bulls starlet

Barstow Street seen from Church Cross Street in June 1959. Two houses on Church Cross Street, number 4 has a cluster of children in the doorway, a woman is sat with them. To the right is 2 which is at the corner with Orfeur Street.

21 photo gems take you back to Hunslet in the 1950s

Enjoy these photo memories from around south Leeds in 1999.

44 photos to take you back to south Leeds in 1999

Forster Street, foreground, at the junction with Hunslet Road, seen right, in May 1979. The dilapidated building with boarded windows on the third floor is Thomas Dawes & Son and has a takeaway food shop on the corner.

Photo gems take you back to Hunslet in the 1970s

Hunslet signing Toby Everett. Picture by Paul Whitehurst/Hunslet RLFC

Ex-Super League player among 3 signings as Hunslet continue squad rebuild

The buildings and rear entrances of Bewerley Street Infant School in June 1964. It was the first purpose built school to be built by Leeds School Board and opened its doors to pupils on August 8th, 1873. It has classrooms with large, arched windows and behind the high wall, toilets are situated. By the 1950s, the school was for Juniors (7 – 11 Years), the Infants having moved to a school on Hunslet Hall Road.

1964: Photo gems celebrate a year in the life of Hunslet

A mysterious buzzing sound has been reported in the vicinity of Yarn Street and National Road, in Hunslet, Leeds, according to Coun Paul Wray who represents the Hunslet and Riverside ward at Leeds City Council. Photo: Google.

Mysterious humming sound leaves experts perplexed

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were called to a roundabout near M1 Junction 44 on Sunday. Picture by Google

Fire and Rescue Service rushed to scene after sports car catch fire in Leeds

Early morning congestion on Hunslet Road at the junction with Waterloo Road in October 1968.

Photo memories take you back to Hunslet in 1968

The new bar will open in premises formerly occupied by Gateway Bar and Grill, Leeds. Photo: Google.

New bar hosting record fairs and food festivals set to open next year

Leeds City Council has agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to the owners of Navigation House, in George Mann Road, Hunslet, Leeds, after it was claimed the local authority left the building in a poor state. Photo: Google.

Council settles legal claim over office left in 'disrepair'

A view looking south west along the extension to Hunslet cemetery in September 1953. Houses on Middleton Road are visible in the background. A wooden fence can be seen at the back of the field.

Photo gems take you back to Hunslet in the 1950s

Alan Kilshaw has left Hunslet to take charge of Swinton Lions. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Coach Kilshaw leaving Hunslet in 'better place' despite play-off agony

Enjoy these photo memories of Hunslet in the 1980s.

17 photo gems take you back to Hunslet in the 1980s

Around 1am, 10 fire engines rushed to a huge blaze inside a building in Central Place, Hunslet. Picture: Elliott Duke

Live updates and first pictures from huge blaze at 'eco development'

The number of voters turned away over ID following new rules introduced this year have now been revealed by Leeds City Council.

Area of city where the most residents were turned away at voting polls over ID

Hunslet firefighters worked with volunteers from Henry's Haven to rescue the terrified kittens.

Watch as hero firefighters and volunteers rescue kittens from bridge

Regal cinema, formerly called the Pavillion, on Low Road pictured in July 1935. On the left is the entrance to Organ Yard. Premises on left is formerly Whitehall garage.

19 photo gems take you back to Hunslet in the 1930s

Coach Alan Kilshaw will leave Hunslet at the end of this season. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Hunslet RLFC reveal new coach for 2024 season

A piece of apparatus on the park - which is still being developed - set on fire on Monday afternoon. Photo: Joshua Elgin

Council issues statement after 'scary' fire on unopened playground

The fire broke out in a garage in Moor Avenue, Halton, Leeds, on the evening of August 29. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Firefighters from across city rush to blaze in garage

The Green Man pub, supplier of Ramsden's stone trough ales. The second window on the left has 'Public Bar' etched on the glass while the window in the centre says 'Outdoor Room'. On the far right a Ramsdens delivery lorry is parked in Vicar Street piled high with crates, while a woman stands in front ready to cross Dewsbury Road. In the distance can be seen the chimney of the Mineral Water works. This is one of two pubs named Green Man in Hunslet, the other being Green Man Inn at number 77 Church Street that was transformed from a pub to a cafe in the early 1950s. Both pubs have since been demolished and became the site of school playing fields. The Dewsbury Road pub is now used by Greenwood Primary School.

Photo gems take you back to Hunslet in 1964

The M621 westbound carriageway near junction 1 in Leeds, which is closed to traffic due to emergency roadworks (Photo by motorwaycameras.co.uk)

Live updates as emergency roadworks close the M621

At 2.11pm on Saturday, police were called to an incident in Leasowe Avenue, Hunslet, where a man was found with serious burn injuries. Photo: Google

Police issue statement after reports man 'on fire' in street

Hunslet coach Alan Kilshaw. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Hunslet coach announces departure to join Swinton Lions

Part of Dewsbury Road in view, on the left is the junction with Jack Lane. The shop on the corner is a newsagents, number 41 Dewsbury Road, business of Emily Tillotson. Moving right, 43 is a watch and clock repair shop next, 45 is a shop then 47, 49 are boarded up. At 51 is the Cricketers Arms public house, serving Ind. Coope Beer. Numbering continues in sequence to the right ending at the corner with the blind down is 63. Matthews grocers. In the top right corner a clock and Tetley's sign are outside the Parkfield Hotel, another public house. Pictured in May 1963.

19 photo gems take you back to Hunslet in 1963

On the far left is Ashton Terrace with number 24 New Pepper Road the E. & V. Allott grocers on the corner. On the right at number 22 is another grocers where an advert for Fry's chocolate can be seen through the door. Products advertised include Tizer, Craven 'A', Wills Woodbines, Lyons Maid ice cream, Senior Service cigarettes and Lyons tea. On the right is Windsor Place where a large poster above the shop promotes Robinsons Lemon Barley. Two small girls walk along the gable end of the building.

Photo memories take you back to Hunslet in 1964

Schneider Electric, on Jack Lane in Hunslet. Picture from Google Maps (2021).

Electrics company set to expand site with 100 new jobs on the way

Leeds charity LS-TEN has received more than £8,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund and aims to use that money to offer free skate sessions to invite women and LGBTQ+ groups to offer free skate sessions to invite women and LGBTQ+ groups into the sport.

Charity gets cash boost towards free skateboarding sessions

Chris Sylvester, left, with Ed Carlisle, right. The duo are heading on a 125-mile cycle challenge on the Leeds to Liverpool canal for Getting Clean, a community interest company that is working to help addicts in recovery.

Councillor takes on gruelling cycling challenge with former addict

Piglove by the River, from the Leeds microbrewery, is now back open on the banks of the River Aire (Photo by Piglove)

City brewery relaunches pop-up beer garden by the river

A horse-drawn omnibus stands outside the Bay Horse Hotel on Benson Place in June 1901. The omnibus, proprietor, John Thomas Bean & Son, is loaded with passengers on both the upper and lower deck. It is drawn by three horses. Mr. Bean, seated in the centre with whip, is dressed identically to the young man standing, most likely his son. They are wearing suits, cloth caps and are sporting button holes. The Bay Horse Hotel, at this time was run by Walter Newbould. The shop in the background, left is at the corner with Woodhouse Hill Terrace and is numbered 14 Woodhouse Hill Road, The Central Drug Store. The lettering on the side of the omnibus says 'Briggate' and 'Hunslet Carr'.

Photo gems take you back to Hunslet during the Edwardian era

A view of old shop premises in Hunslet Lane at the junction with South Row. In view is a greengrocers, proprietor, Harry Sidebottom, a tobacconists shop and Jim's Cozy Cafe. A sign above the window advertising the News of the World newspaper states 'Mr Anthony Armstrong-Jones, the unknown celebrity' South Market Cafe is on the corner at number 58. The row was demolished in accordance with he 1957 Housing Act.

12 photos take you back to Hunslet in the 1960s

The premises of Catton & Co of 29 Chadwick Street who were steel casting manufacturers. The premises has a high wall, yard and various buildings. There is a tall chimney behind the building. Pictured in September 1951.

18 photo gems take you back to Hunslet in the 1950s

Headteachers are becoming increasingly worried about the pressure on school budgets. Picture: Jirapong/Adobe Stock

Headteachers 'very anxious' as 36 city schools are in the red

Ben Heaton pictured playing for Hunslet. Picture by Hunslet RLFC.

Leeds-based RL club 'rocked' by tragic death of ex-player aged 33

Rescue service were called after concerns for a woman on Leeds Bridge.

Woman rescued from river as emergency services called to Leeds bridge

Police found three men with injuries on Pepper Lane, Hunslet, Leeds.

Three men arrested after being found injured along with handgun