Leeds is built around the River Aire and is in the eastern foothills of the Pennines. It is also the third-largest settlement (by population) in England, after London and Birmingham
I grew up in East Leeds in the 60's everyone watched out for each other, no muggins, the only drugs were aspirin, how things have changed, fair fights as boys were fair fights, no knives, no graffiti, and if you came home with a copper, then god help you from you Mam and Dad
no one took pictures of the rubbish back in the day pal it was still dirty in certain areas and if you wanted anything removing you just left it to the binmen or put it on one of the many slum clearing sites
Lovely memories, and wonderful-looking lady. I lived in streets like these for some of my childhood and when I first got married for a first temporary home to be rehoused. Lived on housing estate when I lived at home before marriage. Were poorer, the people in these houses but some lovely people, people cared more about each other.
The Corn Exchange still black with soot before it was cleaned. I remember the colours of Leeds on a dull cloudy day with black buildings. I remember going to Roundhay Park on a sunny day fishing for sticklebacks.
This is post war Leeds, when the "boomer" generation was still young teenagers. My family came from these streets. Dad in particular (born in 1945) a relative slum up in the Leylands. But he was able to establish a thriving auto business (with an extremely affordable bank loan) and bought his first house by the age of 28. Both those things are almost unthinkable opportunities afforded to young people in 2024. The "point" of your comment, was to say that this clip clearly shows an under privileged population, and that todays generation don't have a clue what life was actually like. But what you're clearly very ignorant of, is that hard work really did pay back then and you could actually build yourself a decent and comfortable life if you applied yourself. It doesn't matter how hard you work these days, it is extraordinarily difficult to get ahead as a young person. THAT is the point todays young generations are making.
@maxwellboyne2770 Erm, you might not understand this, but not everyone wants the kind of business you describe (i.e selling a product through omni channels). Also, you might not understand this, but Brexit has raised huge barriers on export (all export, but certainly for new/small business) in the UK. It is exponentially more difficult now, to do any kind of trade in and out of the UK that involves supplies coming in from Europe, and selling through to Europe. And before you yap on about "The world being bigger than Europe" - Only an imbecile would think putting barriers in front of your nearest neighbor/customer makes any economic business sense. So no, if you think setting up a business nowadays in the UK is easy, whilst simultaneously living in economic conditions akin to the turn of the last century, you're absolutely deluded. Back in my parents era, a family of four people could easily exist (flourish even) on a very modest single income. Absolutely impossible to do that now. Most people are simply trying to survive in the UK nowadays. Setting up a business, of any kind, is nothing but a pipe dream now for most people.
@@obscurazone i also came from those streets I passed those steps with the Tetley advert on its gable to a house further along for piano lessons. I was born 1939 not a slum house a decent back to back in a decent street went to building collage became a surveyor worked all over the UK and abroad bought my first house at the age of 28. Retired in a nice leafy village in East Sussex with a view of the South Downs and the Glynbourne Estate. My wife came from a similar background. Our children had a totally different background went to University and became employed in good professions. Grandchilldren have no idea of street living in the North I endorse obscurazone comment It doesn't matter how hard you work these days, it is extraordinarily difficult to get ahead as a young person. Unless of course if you live in the South and went to a Public School. Leeds is the best UK City
Leeds in the 1960s lost several historic elements, including notable Victorian architecture and traditional markets, due to modernization and urban redevelopment. Iconic buildings and old neighborhoods were often demolished to make way for new commercial and residential projects, altering the city's historic landscape and community character. This period of change marked a significant shift in the city's architectural and cultural heritage.
Oh for the Days when people took pride in their community environment . Notice how cleaning and lacking of the general rubbish and plastic that people now feel it’s okay to discard wherever they choose.
A city of 2 halfs now, there are many areas that are now immigration shitholes but the city centre is undergoing massive growth with endless skyscraper buildings under construction and the north of the city is very wealthy
Skyscrapers but for who, even if for office space it's easily converted to residential. It seems without asking the ordinary people the Elites have decided we have a duty to house the world. It's just the same building boom down the overcrowded M1 in Nottingham and most other big UK towns and cities.
I'm from East Leeds born and bred and although I now live down South I will always be proud if being a Loiner❤
I grew up in East Leeds in the 60's everyone watched out for each other, no muggins, the only drugs were aspirin, how things have changed, fair fights as boys were fair fights, no knives, no graffiti, and if you came home with a copper, then god help you from you Mam and Dad
So much cleaner than today. People respected English city's then.
no one took pictures of the rubbish back in the day pal it was still dirty in certain areas and if you wanted anything removing you just left it to the binmen or put it on one of the many slum clearing sites
It may be a old victorian erea but look how clean and tidy the streets are people had pride back then I grew up in the 60s in a erea just like it
Lovely memories, and wonderful-looking lady. I lived in streets like these for some of my childhood and when I first got married for a first temporary home to be rehoused. Lived on housing estate when I lived at home before marriage. Were poorer, the people in these houses but some lovely people, people cared more about each other.
The Corn Exchange still black with soot before it was cleaned. I remember the colours of Leeds on a dull cloudy day with black buildings. I remember going to Roundhay Park on a sunny day fishing for sticklebacks.
neat old photos captured in time love it 😊❤👍
I'm from Leeds. I loved it and love it now
Depressing so much brighter and vibrant now
This is the privilege that the iPhone generation whines about today demanding apology and reparations
People in the 60s were privileged themselves compared to their grandparents and great grandparents in the Victorian era. It's all relative
This is post war Leeds, when the "boomer" generation was still young teenagers. My family came from these streets. Dad in particular (born in 1945) a relative slum up in the Leylands. But he was able to establish a thriving auto business (with an extremely affordable bank loan) and bought his first house by the age of 28. Both those things are almost unthinkable opportunities afforded to young people in 2024. The "point" of your comment, was to say that this clip clearly shows an under privileged population, and that todays generation don't have a clue what life was actually like. But what you're clearly very ignorant of, is that hard work really did pay back then and you could actually build yourself a decent and comfortable life if you applied yourself. It doesn't matter how hard you work these days, it is extraordinarily difficult to get ahead as a young person. THAT is the point todays young generations are making.
@maxwellboyne2770 Erm, you might not understand this, but not everyone wants the kind of business you describe (i.e selling a product through omni channels). Also, you might not understand this, but Brexit has raised huge barriers on export (all export, but certainly for new/small business) in the UK. It is exponentially more difficult now, to do any kind of trade in and out of the UK that involves supplies coming in from Europe, and selling through to Europe. And before you yap on about "The world being bigger than Europe" - Only an imbecile would think putting barriers in front of your nearest neighbor/customer makes any economic business sense. So no, if you think setting up a business nowadays in the UK is easy, whilst simultaneously living in economic conditions akin to the turn of the last century, you're absolutely deluded. Back in my parents era, a family of four people could easily exist (flourish even) on a very modest single income. Absolutely impossible to do that now. Most people are simply trying to survive in the UK nowadays. Setting up a business, of any kind, is nothing but a pipe dream now for most people.
@@obscurazone i also came from those streets I passed those steps with the Tetley advert on its gable to a house further along for piano lessons. I was born 1939 not a slum house a decent back to back in a decent street went to building collage became a surveyor worked all over the UK and abroad bought my first house at the age of 28. Retired in a nice leafy village in East Sussex with a view of the South Downs and the Glynbourne Estate. My wife came from a similar background. Our children had a totally different background went to University and became employed in good professions. Grandchilldren have no idea of street living in the North I endorse obscurazone comment It doesn't matter how hard you work these days, it is extraordinarily difficult to get ahead as a young person. Unless of course if you live in the South and went to a Public School. Leeds is the best UK City
Love that thanks ,Ena Sharples days ,old terraced streets before pvc ,working class life in the 60s thanks .
Glad you enjoyed it
Look at these streets look hardly any rubbish lying around people had pride in there home even when they had nothing
I loved the 60s great music , fashion and jobs were plentiful.England exists no longer.
Poor but clean and tidy, wish we could go back to these times.
The only good thing about these old streets was the absence of litter and traffic. Kids could play in the streets without the fear of being run over.
Leeds in the 1960s lost several historic elements, including notable Victorian architecture and traditional markets, due to modernization and urban redevelopment. Iconic buildings and old neighborhoods were often demolished to make way for new commercial and residential projects, altering the city's historic landscape and community character. This period of change marked a significant shift in the city's architectural and cultural heritage.
The best city in the world
Lol. It looks appalling
@@hmq9052 have you been in Leeds before?
@@ramassad1252 Yes. I lived there for a while.
@@hmq9052 your probably from Manchester say no more
Too right pal👍
Morals and standards were different back then I guess..
Love this better era better society.
If the average person around then, now dead and buried came forward to today I often wonder what they would think.
Love these old street scenes.
Imagine these photos in colour, not so glum .
Harder but better times and not BAME insight
Better times what has happened to our country stupid governments have done this
i a m traveler also
Those were happy days no murders kidnapping, very little crime..it seems our country has gone from us forever...
Don't forget that these houses had no bathrooms, an outside toilet and many lacked hot water. Housewives were just overworked drudges back then.
I'm making a film about Leeds, and would love to use some of your photos please. Did you take them yourself?
Anyone notice there’s no rubbish in the streets and no cars cluttering the place up
Oh for the Days when people took pride in their community environment . Notice how cleaning and lacking of the general rubbish and plastic that people now feel it’s okay to discard wherever they choose.
What’s the music?
A city of 2 halfs now, there are many areas that are now immigration shitholes but the city centre is undergoing massive growth with endless skyscraper buildings under construction and the north of the city is very wealthy
Skyscrapers but for who, even if for office space it's easily converted to residential. It seems without asking the ordinary people the Elites have decided we have a duty to house the world. It's just the same building boom down the overcrowded M1 in Nottingham and most other big UK towns and cities.
Music to slit your writs by! Who chose this?
Er.....I did..........
Please, please play happy music. These pictures are celebrations, not morbid. ❤
No money but great times as a young lad
Ee by gum a reet luvd dat!
What accent wa’ that meant to be cos it certainly wasn’t leeds yer div
@@jackthelad5366 Leeds born n bread in the 60's pal!! You must be the diluted brigade
Born in the 60s myself lived in leeds 9 all my life now run along yer doylem
I was born in a back-to-back house like those seen in the film. It was shit.
F*cking Nightmare!
I prefer Sheffield.
Leeds will piss allover Sheffield Leeds is a wonderful city
Prefer Sheffield 🙄😂 always in leeds shadow