They turn the spotlight on the suburb in 1961 and showcase local landmarks as well as shops, cafes and streets which were demolished as part of slum clearance. 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Wortley in 1961
On the left is number 16 Goodwin Road. Moving right onto Goodwin Place, the first house is 1, a child safety gate is across the doorway of 3. Next, 5 then 7 at the right end has a pram outside. Pictured in August 1961. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

8. Wortley in 1961
Goodwin Road is to the left, at the corner with Upper Wortley Road is a shop. Next a ladies and childrens clothing business at 100 'Annes'. To the right is a grocers run by Eva M. Leggot. Pictured in August 1961. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

9. Wortley in 1961
Looking across Goodwin Road to number 2 on the left and Hayfield Court. These three houses are through properties with shop fronts on Upper Wortley Road. Pictured in August 1961. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

10. Wortley in 1961
View of Goodwin Terrace, seen from Goodwin Road. To the left is a wall dividing the end of Goodwin Terrace from an open area, used as allotments. Moving right are numbers 8, 6, 4 and 2 Goodwin Terrace. On the right is number 16 Goodwin Road. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

11. Wortley in 1961
This is the back view of four houses which can be comprised Ashley Road. Number 1 Ashley Road had previously been demolished, a window remains in the portion of wall on the right. The school which can be seen is Upper Wortley Infant and Junior School. Pictured in August 1961. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

12. Wortley in 1961
To the left, houses on Ashely Road, can be seen, the wooden building (left centre) is the back of number 65, premises of a sewing machine dealer, standing back from the road with gardens, pair of stone cottages which were numbers 67 and 69 to the right. A sign on the right is for H. R. Stainsby metal broker with premises at 71 Upper Wortley Road. In the background buildings of Upper Wortley Infant and Junior School is visible. Pictured in August 1961. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service


