They rewind to Woodhouse in 1963 and showcase a sense of community and the innocence of youth when playing on the street was a rite of passage for a generation of children. The photos also feature a range of corner shops, off-licences, fishmongers and butchers which were a huge part of life in LS2 during a time when the winds of social and economic change were in the air. These 16 images 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: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Woodhouse in 1963
Nether Green Chapel on Woodhouse Street. To the left of the Chapel is Royston Place, on the right Coldcall Terrace. It was a Mission Church of Headingley Congregational Church. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

8. Woodhouse in 1963
An off-licence shop run by Norman Mason on Woodhouse Street. On the left, Coldcall Street can be seen. The odd numbered side of Coldcall Place is on the right with Craven Street in view at the top. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

9. Woodhouse in 1963
Four houses on Lorne Mount seen from Crowther Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

10. Woodhouse in 1963
A pair of houses on Back Craven Street. Woodhouse Street School can be glimpsed through the gap in the buildings to the right. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

11. Woodhouse in 1963
To the left is Woodhouse Street, on the left edge was the business of John Cole and Sons, removals and haulage. The company used furniture vans painted a plain bright red. The house on the corner was 52 Woodhouse Street and has a large poster advertising 'Skippers' sardines. Royston Place is on the right. This is the odd numbered side, there were no even numbers as the opposite side was occupied by Nether Green Chapel. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

12. Woodhouse in 1963
On the left is Coldcall Street, at the corner with Back Craven Street. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service


