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

On the left is the junction with Sackville Street, Christiana Street can just be seen behind. Number 89 is the off license on the corner, business of H.M. Firth, also occupying 91 to the right. Numbers 93, 95 on the right are houses. Pictured in October 1960.

13. Sheepscar in the 1960s

On the left is the junction with Sackville Street, Christiana Street can just be seen behind. Number 89 is the off license on the corner, business of H.M. Firth, also occupying 91 to the right. Numbers 93, 95 on the right are houses. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Number 93 Sheepscar Street North is on the left, numbers follow to the right in sequence, ending with 105. This is the junction with Cross Lorraine Street. Pictured in October 1960.

14. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Number 93 Sheepscar Street North is on the left, numbers follow to the right in sequence, ending with 105. This is the junction with Cross Lorraine Street. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Stanhope Place is on the left. The shop at the corner is number 71 Sheepscar Street North, business of Arnold Mellor, a barber. Numbers follow to the right in sequence, ending with 77. Pictured in October 1960.

15. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Stanhope Place is on the left. The shop at the corner is number 71 Sheepscar Street North, business of Arnold Mellor, a barber. Numbers follow to the right in sequence, ending with 77. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Seen from the corner with Sheepscar Street North, part of Stanhope Place. Number 1 on the left followed to the right by 3, 5, 7 and 9. This block was comprised of through houses, which had entrances on back Stanhope Place. Pictured in October 1960.

16. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Seen from the corner with Sheepscar Street North, part of Stanhope Place. Number 1 on the left followed to the right by 3, 5, 7 and 9. This block was comprised of through houses, which had entrances on back Stanhope Place. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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On the left is Barrack Street, then former Congregational Chapel which was then the premises of Jackson Tailoring. Next numbers 61 to 67 Sheepscar Street North. On the right is Clarence Square. Pictured in October 1960.

17. Sheepscar in the 1960s

On the left is Barrack Street, then former Congregational Chapel which was then the premises of Jackson Tailoring. Next numbers 61 to 67 Sheepscar Street North. On the right is Clarence Square. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Sheepscar Street North, the first house in from the left is 77, next is a yard for outside toilets, then 81. Number 79 does not appear in the numbering, which moves to the right in sequence 83, 85 then 87 at the junction with sackville Street. This was Midgeley's butchers shop, not in this view. Pictured in October 1960

18. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Sheepscar Street North, the first house in from the left is 77, next is a yard for outside toilets, then 81. Number 79 does not appear in the numbering, which moves to the right in sequence 83, 85 then 87 at the junction with sackville Street. This was Midgeley's butchers shop, not in this view. Pictured in October 1960 | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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