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

This is the junction of Sheepscar Street North (left) and Sackville Street (right). In the top left corner a sign for Tetley's beer outside the Sheepscar public house. On the corner 87 Sheepscar Street North is a butcher's shop, business of Midgeleys. They also had shops on the Stainbeck and Scott Hall shopping parades. To thye right, view looks down Sackville Street in the direction of Meanwood Road. Pictured in October 1960.

19. Sheepscar in the 1960s

This is the junction of Sheepscar Street North (left) and Sackville Street (right). In the top left corner a sign for Tetley's beer outside the Sheepscar public house. On the corner 87 Sheepscar Street North is a butcher's shop, business of Midgeleys. They also had shops on the Stainbeck and Scott Hall shopping parades. To thye right, view looks down Sackville Street in the direction of Meanwood Road. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Looking from Wilmington Street to Wilmington Grove, number 11 is on the left. Moving right, number follow in sequence to 23 on the right. Except for 23 these were through houses with entrances from Wilmington Terrace, which lay behind. The Terrace can just be seen on the right edge. Pictured in October 1960.

20. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Looking from Wilmington Street to Wilmington Grove, number 11 is on the left. Moving right, number follow in sequence to 23 on the right. Except for 23 these were through houses with entrances from Wilmington Terrace, which lay behind. The Terrace can just be seen on the right edge. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Vulcan Street in October 1962. On the left is number 2A, M. Babbin upholstery works, facing large factory used by various companies. This building faced Sheepscar Street and was also 19 Benson Street. It housed M. Brosgall, trouser maker and Moss Miller, general warehousemen. The houses on the right numbered from 17 at the far end to 7 on the right.

21. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Vulcan Street in October 1962. On the left is number 2A, M. Babbin upholstery works, facing large factory used by various companies. This building faced Sheepscar Street and was also 19 Benson Street. It housed M. Brosgall, trouser maker and Moss Miller, general warehousemen. The houses on the right numbered from 17 at the far end to 7 on the right. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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The first set of windows in from the left are part of 3 Wilmington Terrace, next 5 then 7, 9 and 11. This is the corner with Wilmington Street. Pictured in October 1960.

22. Sheepscar in the 1960s

The first set of windows in from the left are part of 3 Wilmington Terrace, next 5 then 7, 9 and 11. This is the corner with Wilmington Street. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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The doorway of number 31 can be seen on the right. Next is an alleyway leading to Sackville Terrace. Moving right numbers follow in sequence to 45, this is the corner with Sackville Street. Pictured in October 1960.

23. Sheepscar in the 1960s

The doorway of number 31 can be seen on the right. Next is an alleyway leading to Sackville Terrace. Moving right numbers follow in sequence to 45, this is the corner with Sackville Street. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Number 26 Wilmington Place is on the left, moving right are 24, 22, then an alleyway leading to Wilmington Terrace and 20. This is the last house in full view on the right. Pictured in October 1960.

24. Sheepscar in the 1960s

Number 26 Wilmington Place is on the left, moving right are 24, 22, then an alleyway leading to Wilmington Terrace and 20. This is the last house in full view on the right. Pictured in October 1960. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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