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
13. Seacroft in the 1960s
the Seacroft Hotel at the junction of York Road and Barwick Road. This public house, built in the 1960s, was later known as the Lion and Lamb but has now been demolished. It was situated next to the original Lion and Lamb, the building of which still remains and is now listed, having recently been the Old Lamb Guesthouse. Pictured in July 1966. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Seacroft in the 1960s
A pair of stone built semi-detached cottages in York Road, seen in foreground. Number 892, on the left has a porch over the entrance and an extension on the side. It was the property of Mrs. Ridsdale at the time of the photograph. The adjoining property is number 890 and, moving further right, the detached 888 is visible. Pictured in June 1965. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
15. Seacroft in the 1960s
The rear of a pair of stone built cottages numbered 890 and 892 York Road. 890 is on the left with sloping roof. 892 on the right was the property of Mrs Ridsdale at the time of the photograph. Part of number 888 is visible in the foreground left while York Road is visible in the background. Pictutred in June 1965. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service