It was a decade which saw the suburb change beyond recognition thanks to Seacroft Civic Centre - the first large scale shopping and civic centre development serving a large area to the outskirts of the city. It was built on a 10 acre site, with access from the Ring Road, to attract people from Horsforth, Alwoodley, Moortown and Lawnswood. The surrounding villages of Barwick, Thorner, Garforth and East Keswick were also within easy reach. The centre was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II . These wonderful photos provide a snapshot of life in the community. The images are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 15 photos take you back to Seacroft Shopping Centre during the 1960s and 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Seacroft in the 1960s
The Nookin, a row of old red brick terraced cottages numbering from left to right, 7 - 1 and seen from the direction of Barwick Road. They are situated close to the roundabout on the ring road at the junction with Barwick Road. Pictured in March 1964. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
8. Seacroft in the 1960s
Barwick Road showing the Seacroft Grill fish restaurant on the left and Wimpy Bar in the centre. Crown Motors, petrol station and garage, is just visible on the right. Pictured in December 1965. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Seacroft in the 1960s
Barwick Road at the junction with York Road, off camera,left,(as marked on an OS map for 1974)showing the Wimpy restaurant on the left. In later years it was a branch of Halfords. More recently Netto occupied the unit where Wimpy is visible and was addressed as York Road. It then changed to Farmfoods. The site of Crown motors has seen several changes also, including a Triumph Car & Motorcycle dealership and a period of closure lasting several years. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Seacroft in the 1960s
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Alderman Joshua S. Walsh, opens the Queensview multi-storey flats in Seacroft. The 17 storey block of flats was built by Tersons Ltd. Pictured in May 1966. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Seacroft in the 1960s
This aerial view from September 1962 looks across Seacroft, with Parklands Primary School in the centre, in the direction of Swarcliffe which can be seen in the top right. South Parkway runs from the centre of the left edge along the top of the school grounds. Dufton Approach runs from the left edge to the bottom right corner. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Seacroft in the 1960s
Land around the Seacroft Windmill being prepared for new buildings. Previously a mill used for grinding corn ot has now been redeveloped and is part of the Ramada Jarvis Hotel chain. The windmill was situated on Mill Green. Pictured in November 1963. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net