These fantastic photos showcase life on Tong Road which straddles Armley and Wortley during the 1950s and 1960s. They feature a huge range of shops and landmarks which are sure to evoke happy memories for people who called this corner of west Leeds home back in the day. They 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Tong Road memories
From left is Jean, hairstylist pictured in June 1965. Clifford Medway is at number 156 for watch repairs and jewellery. Above this is an advert for C.W. Christopher & Son, plumbers, based at number 138 Tong Road. Continuing right, the shop with the awning is Dobson's grocers at number 154, with Ackroyd & Son, electricians, at number 152. On the right are E. Hartley & Son, grocers (150), then I. Stephenson Ltd, butchers (148) which was one of several branches across the city. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
8. Tong Road memories
A parade of shops in June 1965, from left, is I. Stephenson Ltd, butchers, then John Handyman Ltd, woodworkers supplies and 'The do-it-yourself Specialists'. Outside, two men look at a ladder, shelf brackets and colour charts for Dulux paints. Planks of wood lean next to the door. Next is J.W. Mullen's, newsagents, which also sells toys. A scooter hangs in the window and a magazine rack is visible in the entrance. Continuing right is Earnest Wilson & Son (Drapers) Ltd, then Martins the Cleaners, part of a chain of shops. On the right is C.W. Christopher & Son, plumbers & sanitary engineers. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
9. Tong Road memories
Towards the left of this view from June 1965 is number 111 Tong Road with a bay window. There is a date stone between the upper windows which states 'Douglas House 189?'. Moving right, number 113, then the entrance to Unidec Confectionery factory, previously the premises of Tong Road Mill. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
10. Tong Road memories
Pictured in June 1959 on the left edge is part of the Beech Hotel and the entrance to Copley Yard. Number 6 Tong Road follows, this is a house furnishers, business of R. Robinson also offering re-upholstery, moquette and tapestry. Number 4, follows G. Levine, tailor with Lilian, ladies hairdresser upstairs. The Crown Meat Market is at number 2a with The Crown Public House at number 2. The landlord a this time was Alexander Fraser. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
11. Tong Road memories
In the centre of the view from June 1965 is a branch of Martins the Cleaners. Moving right is C.W. Christopher & Son, plumbers and contractors. This firm was established in 1895 and displays a painted advertisement on the wall above. A shop with an awning follows, this is Tony Stevenson's Family Butchers. Towards the right, the shop at the corner of Tong Road and Barnet Road is number 134. This is a fruiterers run by H. Beever. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
12. Tong Road memories
From the junction of Southfield Street and Strawberry Lane onto the side and back of number 172 Tong Road in June 1965. Bars can be seen on the lower windows. This is the Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society Ltd. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service