This charming photo captures machinists enjoying a tea break during their shift at clothing manufacturers Joseph May and son (Leeds Ltd) in September 1961. It is one of 19 photos which capture life in and around Holbeck in the 1960s with familiar streets, shop and local landmarks all featured in this trip down memory lane. It was a decade which featured construction of high rise flats take shape in the community while slum clearance plans left streets with no names. 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: Humble photos take you back to Holbeck in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. Holbeck in the 1960s
This view shows a footbridge over Low Beck by Holbeck Lane. Low Beck is a continuation of Hol Beck. In the background are the premises of C.H. Worthington Ltd., builders and contractors, and Hornsey & Son, printers, both of Holbeck Lane. Pictured in November 1965. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Holbeck in the 1960s
This view from November 1965 shows one of the bridges over Hol Beck alongside Water Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net