Happy-go-lucky photos take you back to Hunslet in the early 1960s

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

13. Hunslet in 1960

Epworth Place and Joseph Street in December 1960. At the corner is number 6 Joseph Street has been joined with number 252 Hunslet Road to create the D and B Motors store. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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14. Hunslet in 1960

Hunslet Road in November 1960. On the left at number 234 is Potter's Market, fishing tackle. The large building on the left is a Police Station at number 236, further left at number 238 is the Harry Seel Ltd store selling decorating materials. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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15. Hunslet in 1960

A parade of shops on Hunslet Road in November 1960. On the left is the Newmac Electric store with the Clyde Manor Carpet Co. Ltd on the right at number 246. At number 244 on the right is Cove and Hicks with a fish and chip shop at number 242 on the right. At number 240 is Micheal Garbett FBOA opticians with the Harry Seel Ltd decorating shop at number 238 on the right | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service