They provide a fascinating glimpse of life around LS12 during a decade of social and economic change which signalled an end to outside toilets for a generation of residents. Corner shops, grocers, butchers, pubs and off-licences which fed and watered the community provide the main focus of this gallery. The photos 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Armley in the 1960s
Abbott Street and Armley Road pictured in February 1968. The building on the far left is the Marsden Excelsior Ltd sheet metal works. The shed on the far right of the gable end is the Castleton Post office and chemist, advertising national health service prescriptions dispensed here. The shop on the the right is D & M Darbishire newsagents. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service