These wonderful photos showcase the sights and sounds of Armley in the early 1960s. The gallery of memories turns the spotlight on the community in 1963 and brings into focus a range of street scenes as well as local landmarks such as The Albion pub, Tower Lane Garage and Antwerp Mills. The 14 photos 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
1. Armley in 1963
The Albion pub on Armley Road pictured in October 1963. This public house with its column's and tiled facade is a Tetley house, and the Tetley huntsman logo is visible on the wall. On the left of the photo is Brunel Street. On the far right is Arkwright Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
2. Armley in 1963
Tower Lane in November 1963. The property has a pebble dashed finish with black painted window and door surrounds. On the right edge is part of the Tower Lane Garage. On the left is a white painted kiosk, possibly where the petrol pump attendant would have sat. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
3. Armley in 1963
Tower Lane Garage in November 1963. The photo shows one of two buildings which made up the garage. This building dealt with spare parts. In the window, a poster advertises Brand New Monarch car batteries, 6 volt from £3.7s6d or 12 volt from £4.19s6d. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
4. Armley in 1963
The Albion pub at number 88 Armley Road pictured in October 1963. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
5. Armley in 1963
An unidentified brick building on Tower Lane pictured in November 1963. The doors on the left may have been outside toilets. In the central opening is being used to store a motorbike. To the right is a white painted door and window. This part of the structure may have been a shed or a workshop. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
6. Armley in 1963
Part of the premises of the Tower Lane Garage pictured in November 1963. The garage was owned by the Britton's and offered repairs and spare parts sales and also had petrol pumps (not in view). On the right is a private road leading to Tower Works, the premises of the Leeds Meter Co Ltd. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service