These photos are sure to evoke happy memories for a generation of residents who grew up in Burmantofts during the 1960s. These images feature street scenes and local landmarks from around LS9 through the decade. They 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 Richmond Hill, Burmantofts, Cross Green and East End Park LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Burmantofts in the 1960s
An aerial view showing New York Road in the foreground becoming York Road at the Woodpecker junction. Pictured in 1963. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Burmantofts in the 1960s
This is Perth Street looking towards Burns Street in May 1960. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
3. Burmantofts in the 1960s
Fertile Place, a short street of brick-built terraced homes, back-to-back with Burns Street and located between Perth Street and Nippet Terrace in May 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
4. Burmantofts in the 1960s
Fertile Terrace in May 1960 which was located between Nippet Terrace, seen here on the left and Perth Street to the right. A city of Leeds registered taxi is parked in the street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
5. Burmantofts in the 1960s
Accommodation Road in May 1960. Nippet Terrace is on the right, a congregational chapel can just be seen, which was off Shakespeare Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
6. Burmantofts in the 1960s
May 1960 and Accommodation Road is on the left, on the left edge is the corner of Melrose Street, next is Leith Street. The newsagents shop on the corner was 92 Accommodation Road. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service