22 happy-go-lucky photos take you back to Hunslet at the dawn of the 1960s

By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 17th Jun 2026, 04:30 BST

Hunslet in 1960s falls into focus powered by photos from West Yorkshire Archive Service

This wonderful collection of photos chart a year in the life of Hunslet at the dawn of a new decade. 1960 is the focus of this gallery using photos powered by West Yorkshire Archive Service. The images are sure to stir memories for a generation of people who called the south Leeds suburb home back in the day. Shops and street scenes are the main topics under the spotlight with Hunslet Road, Leek Street, Glasshouse Street, Mosdale Place and Epworth Place all under the spotlight. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Hunslet, Belle Isle, Middleton and Stourton LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Fieldman's fashion corner and ladies hair stylist on Hunslet Road in November 1960. On the left is Newport Street. On the right is Alton Street.

1. Hunslet in 1960

Fieldman's fashion corner and ladies hair stylist on Hunslet Road in November 1960. On the left is Newport Street. On the right is Alton Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

Epworth Place in December 1960. On the far left is Joseph Street.

2. Hunslet in 1960

Epworth Place in December 1960. On the far left is Joseph Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

Glasshouse Street in November 1960. On the left at number 31 is the E. and E. Stocks grocery. On the far right is Leek Street.

3. Hunslet in 1960

Glasshouse Street in November 1960. On the left at number 31 is the E. and E. Stocks grocery. On the far right is Leek Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

Leek Street in November 1960. On the far left is Glasshouse Street with a boarded up shop on the corner. In the centre of the image are number 22 and 24, two workshops with a chimney on the left of number 24. On the far right is the rear yard of number 52 Mosdale Street, a through terrace.

4. Hunslet in 1960

Leek Street in November 1960. On the far left is Glasshouse Street with a boarded up shop on the corner. In the centre of the image are number 22 and 24, two workshops with a chimney on the left of number 24. On the far right is the rear yard of number 52 Mosdale Street, a through terrace. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

Mosdale Street in November 1960 Image shows Leek Street on the left. A man in a jacket and flat cap stands on the steps of number 46.

5. Hunslet in 1960

Mosdale Street in November 1960 Image shows Leek Street on the left. A man in a jacket and flat cap stands on the steps of number 46. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

Jowett Place in November 1960. The photo shows the back-to-back terraced houses taken across private rear gardens. The one storey buildings visible on the left and right are shared outside toilet blocks.

6. Hunslet in 1960

Jowett Place in November 1960. The photo shows the back-to-back terraced houses taken across private rear gardens. The one storey buildings visible on the left and right are shared outside toilet blocks. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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