Ormonde Terrace is on the left, the van belong to Harry Reid and sons, Scotch Baker, 30 Bath Road Leeds II. Possibly delivering bread to the cafe which is 13/15 Sackville Street. It was open from 7.30am to 10pm. To the right is the bridge across Sheepscar Beck with steps leading down. A little further along here was a footpath between Meanwood Road and Sheepscar Street North. Pictured in October 1960.placeholder image
Ormonde Terrace is on the left, the van belong to Harry Reid and sons, Scotch Baker, 30 Bath Road Leeds II. Possibly delivering bread to the cafe which is 13/15 Sackville Street. It was open from 7.30am to 10pm. To the right is the bridge across Sheepscar Beck with steps leading down. A little further along here was a footpath between Meanwood Road and Sheepscar Street North. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

19 splendid photos take you back to Sheepscar in the 1960s

These splendid photos capture a snapshot of time around Sheepscar.

They turn back the clock to the 1960s and showcase pubs, shops and local landmarks which are sure to bring back memories for a generation of people with links to the the area. 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: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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