An aerial view showing New York Road in the foreground becoming York Road at the Woodpecker junction. Pictured in 1963.placeholder image
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

Fascinating photos showcase life in Burmantofts during the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 16th Oct 2026, 12:35 BST

Burmantofts during the 1960s: Memories feature street scenes and local landmarks from around LS9 through the decade

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

Office for the 'Lion A' turf accountant, premises being used were number 29 East Beckett Street. This business was advertised outside the barbers shop. One of the outside toilets is marked 'Gents', for customer use.

13. Burmantofts in the 1960s

Office for the 'Lion A' turf accountant, premises being used were number 29 East Beckett Street. This business was advertised outside the barbers shop. One of the outside toilets is marked 'Gents', for customer use. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Beckett Street in May 1960. In the background on the right is a new block of flats, this would be on the site of the Springfield Streets.

14. Burmantofts in the 1960s

Beckett Street in May 1960. In the background on the right is a new block of flats, this would be on the site of the Springfield Streets. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Rear yards and entrances of Back Cameron Street, a row of through terraced houses in March 1965.

15. Burmantofts in the 1960s

Rear yards and entrances of Back Cameron Street, a row of through terraced houses in March 1965. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Arthur Street in July 1960. A woman is in the doorway of number 14.

16. Burmantofts in the 1960s

Arthur Street in July 1960. A woman is in the doorway of number 14. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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June 1960 The Roundhay Park Hotel, a Ramsden's public house, located on Burns Street. To the left is Shakespeare Street. Shakespeare Place can be seen on the right.

17. Burmantofts in the 1960s

June 1960 The Roundhay Park Hotel, a Ramsden's public house, located on Burns Street. To the left is Shakespeare Street. Shakespeare Place can be seen on the right. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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June 1960. An area of waste ground, looking towards the rear of Coleridge Street. A faded sign on the wall advertised H.W. Thorpe, joiner and builder. This was looking from Stoney Rock Lane.

18. Burmantofts in the 1960s

June 1960. An area of waste ground, looking towards the rear of Coleridge Street. A faded sign on the wall advertised H.W. Thorpe, joiner and builder. This was looking from Stoney Rock Lane. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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