Enjoy the fascinating contrast between Pudsey's past and present. — Enjoy the fascinating contrast between Pudsey's past and present. | jpimedia

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11 'then and now' images of Pudsey

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 11th Nov 2019, 06:00 GMT

Updated 22nd Nov 2019, 09:29 GMT

The history and heritage of Pudsey is celebrated in these 'then and now' images.

We have used 11 photos from around the west Leeds town down the years and paired with the same view today. The results provide a fascinating contrast between the past and the present. READ MORE: 33 never seen before photos of Pudsey through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook.

A view of Pudsey Lowtown in 1979 and 2019.

1. Pudsey then and now

A view of Pudsey Lowtown in 1979 and 2019. | jpimedia

Pudsey House in 1976 and 2019.

2. Pudsey then and now

Pudsey House in 1976 and 2019. | jpimedia

Pudsey Post Office in 1978 and now in 2019

3. Pudsey then and now

Pudsey Post Office in 1978 and now in 2019 | jpimedia

Pudsey town centre in 1981 and 2019.

4. Pudsey then and now

Pudsey town centre in 1981 and 2019. | jpimedia

A view up Lidget Hill in November 1992 and in 2019.

5. Pudsey then and now

A view up Lidget Hill in November 1992 and in 2019. | jpimedia

The Market Place in 1989 and in 2019.

6. Pudsey then and now

The Market Place in 1989 and in 2019. | jpimedia

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