Barrack Street is on the left, number 6/8 can partly be seen. This was a Chinese Laundry. On the opposite corner is 9 Barrack Street, this had been a furniture dealers. Next right is 1 Wilmington Terrace, then a yard which led through to the rear of Willoughby's drapers which faced onto Meanwood Road. The double fronted house to the right is 3 Wilmington Terrace, two children are outside. This had at one time been a public house named the Craven Heifer. placeholder image
Barrack Street is on the left, number 6/8 can partly be seen. This was a Chinese Laundry. On the opposite corner is 9 Barrack Street, this had been a furniture dealers. Next right is 1 Wilmington Terrace, then a yard which led through to the rear of Willoughby's drapers which faced onto Meanwood Road. The double fronted house to the right is 3 Wilmington Terrace, two children are outside. This had at one time been a public house named the Craven Heifer. | West Yorkshire Archive Service

Rare photos from the 1960s put the super into Sheepscar

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 23rd Feb 2025, 16:30 GMT

This intriguing collection of photos put the super into Sheepscar.

They chart a decade in the life of the Leeds suburb in the 1960s and ring into focus landmarks, shops, pubs, factories and a number of streets which will be familiar to a generation of people. 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: The story of a quirky Leeds pub LOVE ;LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Number 2 Sheepscar Grove, premises of W.T. Pearson Ltd, builder and joinery contractor. The older building on the right was the former Eagle Brass Works. Pictured in October 1962.

7. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Number 2 Sheepscar Grove, premises of W.T. Pearson Ltd, builder and joinery contractor. The older building on the right was the former Eagle Brass Works. Pictured in October 1962. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Sheepscar Street South, on the left side is the junction with Benson Street. The large factory is occupied by Davies Richardson Tailors Ltd and Moss Miller, wholesale warehousemen. Next moving right is Rosenbloom and Sons, joiners.

8. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Sheepscar Street South, on the left side is the junction with Benson Street. The large factory is occupied by Davies Richardson Tailors Ltd and Moss Miller, wholesale warehousemen. Next moving right is Rosenbloom and Sons, joiners. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Sheepscar Grove Maltings, used by Hightown Malting Co Ltd. The registered office was at 144 Armley Road, Leeds 12.

9. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Sheepscar Grove Maltings, used by Hightown Malting Co Ltd. The registered office was at 144 Armley Road, Leeds 12. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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On the left is number 107 Sheepscar Street North, numbering follows to the right in sequence, ending with 117. The large building on the right is charles F. Stead and Co tannery is a narrow footpath which led to Sheepscar Back and came out onto Meanwood Road, alongside Meanwood Road School. Pictured in October 1960.

10. Sheepscar in the 1960s

On the left is number 107 Sheepscar Street North, numbering follows to the right in sequence, ending with 117. The large building on the right is charles F. Stead and Co tannery is a narrow footpath which led to Sheepscar Back and came out onto Meanwood Road, alongside Meanwood Road School. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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On the left is Charles F. Stead and Co tannery, which fronted onto Sheepscar Street. It was a large factory which ran from the side in view to the junction with Buslingthorpe Lane and Scott Hall Road. The footpath leads across Sheepscar Beck to Meanwood Road. Pictured in October 1960.

11. Sheepscar in the 1960s

On the left is Charles F. Stead and Co tannery, which fronted onto Sheepscar Street. It was a large factory which ran from the side in view to the junction with Buslingthorpe Lane and Scott Hall Road. The footpath leads across Sheepscar Beck to Meanwood Road. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Cross Lorraine Street is on the left, then Sheepscar Street North begins here at number 107. Moving right numbers follow in sequence to 115, which is the right. The side of Charles F. Stead and Co tannery can be seen. Pictured in October 1960.

12. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Cross Lorraine Street is on the left, then Sheepscar Street North begins here at number 107. Moving right numbers follow in sequence to 115, which is the right. The side of Charles F. Stead and Co tannery can be seen. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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