This collection has brought back very many happy memories of my youth in Beeston ('43 to '61). Many happy hours spent train spotting on the buffers by the footbridge. Sticking halfpennies on the line with chewing gum - and then hiding in case of a derailment. Walking to the library across the brickfields. Waiting for Grandad as he hopped off the tram at the sharp bend in Beeston Hill. Chatting to the stable lads in Ringtons. I could go on for hours. Best wishes to all who remember Beeson as it was.
I have just returned home having taken my Mother (86) on a memory lane drive around this area , we lived in Westwood Street (1960)near West Hunslet Liberal club which still stands now a mosque , and found this video very very fond memories indeed .
Really really , pleased to have watched this. My Father owned a shop on one of the photos and I remenber a l;oad of the places you photoed. Thanks very, very, did I mention very, much :-)
Arron Bond is too young to remember when this area was solid artisan and lower middle class.When the blazers of Cockburn wereworn with pride and the only ethnics were the parishioners at St Anthonys. Such happy days back then
@@aidan1707 Hi Aidan , thanks for your reply , I appreciate it. I think you are about a 100 yards out. I've investigated and found out it was under the bridge on "Millshaw". See atttached video at 16m12secs.(The rest of the video is interesting as well). MOT Tony
This collection has brought back very many happy memories of my youth in Beeston ('43 to '61). Many happy hours spent train spotting on the buffers by the footbridge. Sticking halfpennies on the line with chewing gum - and then hiding in case of a derailment. Walking to the library across the brickfields. Waiting for Grandad as he hopped off the tram at the sharp bend in Beeston Hill. Chatting to the stable lads in Ringtons. I could go on for hours. Best wishes to all who remember Beeson as it was.
Really good images of Beeston, Leeds and it takes me back how life were then.
Fantastic pictures many thanks for all your efforts. Started to watch the mighty Leeds back in 1964 and still a season ticket holder thanks again
Wow! Fantastic photos.
Thanks for uploading this.
Didn’t realise Beeston had a train station.
Same
I have just returned home having taken my Mother (86) on a memory lane drive around this area , we lived in Westwood Street (1960)near West Hunslet Liberal club which still stands now a mosque , and found this video very very fond memories indeed .
I love ethnic diversity it has been brilliant for the UK. Mosques all over Besston now....it's brilliant.
Really really , pleased to have watched this. My Father owned a shop on one of the photos and I remenber a l;oad of the places you photoed. Thanks very, very, did I mention very, much :-)
Great pics love the old pics didn't know there was a train station
I used to live just off of Dewsbury Road half way between Cross Flatts Park and Tommy Wass pub.
Yeah but you did the right thing and left!
I’m there now
Thank you
I love beeston
Those were the days when ignorance was bliss and innocence was a virtue-;)
Back. When I was a kid Yorkshire lad
I miss it really a nice time was when I was there
Arron Bond is too young to remember when this area was solid artisan and lower middle class.When the blazers of Cockburn wereworn with pride and the only ethnics were the parishioners at St Anthonys.
Such happy days back then
That's the past. Beeston will continue to become a shithole and only get worst.
very emotional. Thank you very much.
I'm pleased that you enjoyed it . Thank you for your kind comments.
Clean streets and hardly any cars around. The very efficient Tram which were scrapped by fools in an office.
If it was possible would you
Very interesting cheers. Where was the 1931 railway station picture taken , or what is there now?
It went under the bridge on crow nest lane
@@aidan1707 Hi Aidan , thanks for your reply , I appreciate it. I think you are about a 100 yards out. I've investigated and found out it was under the bridge on "Millshaw". See atttached video at 16m12secs.(The rest of the video is interesting as well).
MOT
Tony
@@666LUFC cheers yeah you are probably right. Type in Tingley Viaduct and there is a guy who walks the Tingley to Beeston old railway track.
Go too 16.30 minutes.
@@aidan1707 lol that was the video I was meant to attach but didn't-senior moment -cheers Aidan.
(All his vids are interseting)
Whats your name mate?
You have no room to talk pal