They bring into focus the shops which will be remembered by a generation of residents who called Kirkstall and Burley home during the decade. These memories also feature local landmarks from the Corporation wash house though to the Silver Blades ice rink and pubs such as the Milford Inn. The photos are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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
7. Kirkstall Road in the 1960s
On the left edge of this view, part of the Milford Inn can be seen. Moving right is a barbers and tobacconist business of M. Paul. A striped barbers pole can be seen by the doorway. Number 247 had been the surgery of Dr Leon J. Richmond but is now empty. Langford Street runs to the right edge. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
8. Kirkstall Road in the 1960s
Businesses featured in this photo include Thomas W. Facer Ltd, pawnbroker , R. Maynard, wool shop, Card Occasions, Farm Stores Ltd, butchers which was one of several throughout Leeds and H.T. Thurston bakers. The majority of property on Kirkstall Road was demolished during slum clearance. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
9. Kirkstall Road in the 1960s
Greystone Street off Kirkstall Road in 1961. Coun May Sexton (centre) talks to members of Leeds City Council and local residents. Photo: YPN
10. Kirkstall Road in the 1960s
Inside the new Silver Blades Ice Rink on Kirkstall Road in April 1962. Photo: YPN
11. Kirkstall Road in the 1960s
Inside the Leeds Corporation public wash house on Kirkstall Road in June 1964. It cost 3s 6d for two hours washing. Photo: YPN
12. Kirkstall Road in the 1960s
Rear view of shops which fronted onto Kirkstall Road. This back street was called Cross Evanston Avenue. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service