The Tonbridge Hotel, public house located at the corner of Tonbridge Street, left, and Back Blundell Street. The beer was supplied by Inde Coope and Allsop Brewery. A poster on the wall informs that the Empire Theatre, Leeds has closed for the summer. To the right (not in this view) and opposite the pub was the Leeds Dental School.placeholder image
The Tonbridge Hotel, public house located at the corner of Tonbridge Street, left, and Back Blundell Street. The beer was supplied by Inde Coope and Allsop Brewery. A poster on the wall informs that the Empire Theatre, Leeds has closed for the summer. To the right (not in this view) and opposite the pub was the Leeds Dental School. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

Leeds nostalgia: 22 photos take you back to Woodhouse in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 19th May 2024, 04:45 GMT

1960 is the year and Woodhouse the destination for this trip down memory lane.

Local landmarks including much loved pubs as well as well travelled streets which now have no name make up this wonderful collection of photo memories. The 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

The building which can be seen on the left edge is the former New Jerusalem Church, built in 1884 for the Swendenborgian sect. It is now used by the Leeds University Department of Physical Education and houses a dry ski slope. Next the house with the bay windows to the ground floor is number 15 Willow Terrace Road. Sydney S. Cowling had the grocers and off licence business at 48 Hillary Street and had extended into the adjoining house. Pictured in August 1960.

7. Woodhouse in 1960

The building which can be seen on the left edge is the former New Jerusalem Church, built in 1884 for the Swendenborgian sect. It is now used by the Leeds University Department of Physical Education and houses a dry ski slope. Next the house with the bay windows to the ground floor is number 15 Willow Terrace Road. Sydney S. Cowling had the grocers and off licence business at 48 Hillary Street and had extended into the adjoining house. Pictured in August 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Caledonian Road, looking in the direction of Virginia Road in September 1960.

8. Woodhouse in 1960

Caledonian Road, looking in the direction of Virginia Road in September 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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On the left is Willow Terrace Road with warehouse premises of H. Brown, wholesale food merchant. The Tonbridge Garage is at the junction with Willow Grove Road, which is to the right. Fenton Street is visible with the Barracks in view. They were constructed of brick with castellated walls in the 1800s and extended in 1903. A riding school was added in 1911 and there was an extensive drill hall. The 1st W.R. York Artillery Volunteers were formed in 1860 and based at the Barracks, then the 69th N.R. Field Brigade Royal Artillery (TA) had their headquarters here. The barracks were demolished between 1962/64. Pictured in August 1960.

9. Woodhouse in 1960

On the left is Willow Terrace Road with warehouse premises of H. Brown, wholesale food merchant. The Tonbridge Garage is at the junction with Willow Grove Road, which is to the right. Fenton Street is visible with the Barracks in view. They were constructed of brick with castellated walls in the 1800s and extended in 1903. A riding school was added in 1911 and there was an extensive drill hall. The 1st W.R. York Artillery Volunteers were formed in 1860 and based at the Barracks, then the 69th N.R. Field Brigade Royal Artillery (TA) had their headquarters here. The barracks were demolished between 1962/64. Pictured in August 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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On the left is the corner with Hillary Street then moving right, 17 Willow Terrace Road. This is a grocers shop, business of N. Firth. Next, 19 is a shoe repair shop, 'Walters'. G. & M. Driver have the willow fisheries at 21, this is the junction with Fenton Street on the right. Pictured in August 1960.

10. Woodhouse in 1960

On the left is the corner with Hillary Street then moving right, 17 Willow Terrace Road. This is a grocers shop, business of N. Firth. Next, 19 is a shoe repair shop, 'Walters'. G. & M. Driver have the willow fisheries at 21, this is the junction with Fenton Street on the right. Pictured in August 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Cottages on Driffield Place, a boy is outside number 4, then 3 is to the right. The building on the right is part of a warehouse which faced onto Willow Terrace Road. Pictured in September 1960.

11. Woodhouse in 1960

Cottages on Driffield Place, a boy is outside number 4, then 3 is to the right. The building on the right is part of a warehouse which faced onto Willow Terrace Road. Pictured in September 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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The building in the centre is 3, 3A Lodge Street. This former residential property is being used by a number of businesses including Ilford photography, Elma Russel Ltd original gowns and Dodgson Co. Ltd. timber agents. Hillary Street is on the right. Pictured in September 1960.

12. Woodhouse in 1960

The building in the centre is 3, 3A Lodge Street. This former residential property is being used by a number of businesses including Ilford photography, Elma Russel Ltd original gowns and Dodgson Co. Ltd. timber agents. Hillary Street is on the right. Pictured in September 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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