The Spread Eagle pub at Gildersome Crossroads, taken in Jun e 1968 just prior to its demolition. The crossroads were to be reconstructed at the time to facilitate the building of the M62 in the vicinity. A large hoarding for the pub is still up advertising dancing six nights a week.placeholder image
The Spread Eagle pub at Gildersome Crossroads, taken in Jun e 1968 just prior to its demolition. The crossroads were to be reconstructed at the time to facilitate the building of the M62 in the vicinity. A large hoarding for the pub is still up advertising dancing six nights a week. | David Atkinson Archive

11 gracious photos take you back to Gildersome in the 1960s

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Published 28th May 2024, 04:45 GMT

It was the decade last orders were called at two pubs in Gildersome.

The Spread Eagle and King's Arms at Gildersome Crossroads were both demolished in the 1960s as part of plans to reconstructed the junction at the time to facilitate the building of the M62 motorway in the area. These 11 wonderful photos celebrate life around the communkity during a decade of change and challenges. The images are a mix from the David Atkinson Archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. 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

Front view of Cricket Hill Cottages in 1964. These were accessed by a footpath from Gelderd Road, to the north east of Gildersome.

7. Gildersome in the 1960s

Front view of Cricket Hill Cottages in 1964. These were accessed by a footpath from Gelderd Road, to the north east of Gildersome. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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terraced cottages at numbers 15 to 19 Gildersome Lane. A cobbled road can be seen to the right. Pictured in 1961.

8. Gildersome in the 1960s

terraced cottages at numbers 15 to 19 Gildersome Lane. A cobbled road can be seen to the right. Pictured in 1961. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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An unmade access road to Royal Oak Cottages. This road came from Gildersome Lane, past Moorhead woollen mill to Royal Oak. A car can be seen parked outside one of the houses. Pictured in 1961.

9. Gildersome in the 1960s

An unmade access road to Royal Oak Cottages. This road came from Gildersome Lane, past Moorhead woollen mill to Royal Oak. A car can be seen parked outside one of the houses. Pictured in 1961. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Scott Green pictured in 1961. Scott Green was an area on Gildersome Lane at the end of Ashwood parade of shops. In 1908 it had been Sourden's Farm and cottages.

10. Gildersome in the 1960s

Scott Green pictured in 1961. Scott Green was an area on Gildersome Lane at the end of Ashwood parade of shops. In 1908 it had been Sourden's Farm and cottages. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Town End in 1961 showing terraced houses number 8 to 14, Grayson's Handy Shop can be seen at number 14 in the double fronted end terrace. A man can be seen conversing with a man on the doorstep at number 12.

11. Gildersome in the 1960s

Town End in 1961 showing terraced houses number 8 to 14, Grayson's Handy Shop can be seen at number 14 in the double fronted end terrace. A man can be seen conversing with a man on the doorstep at number 12. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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