This view from June 1967 looks across The Headrow from the junction with Albion Street. To the left is Headrow House with shops on the ground floor including B.O.A.C. at number 34 and Vallance's radio and television engineers. On the right is Lewis's department store. Originally Woodhouse Lane continued from Merrion Street, running between these two buildings to join The Headrow. The area was later widened to accommodate the St John's Centre and Dortmund Square.This view from June 1967 looks across The Headrow from the junction with Albion Street. To the left is Headrow House with shops on the ground floor including B.O.A.C. at number 34 and Vallance's radio and television engineers. On the right is Lewis's department store. Originally Woodhouse Lane continued from Merrion Street, running between these two buildings to join The Headrow. The area was later widened to accommodate the St John's Centre and Dortmund Square.
This view from June 1967 looks across The Headrow from the junction with Albion Street. To the left is Headrow House with shops on the ground floor including B.O.A.C. at number 34 and Vallance's radio and television engineers. On the right is Lewis's department store. Originally Woodhouse Lane continued from Merrion Street, running between these two buildings to join The Headrow. The area was later widened to accommodate the St John's Centre and Dortmund Square.

17 of the best photos take you back to Leeds city centre in 1967

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 18th Oct 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 19th Oct 2023, 13:52 BST

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These photos provide a fascinating snapshot of social history as they showcase a year in the life of the city centre at the back end of the 1960s.

This gallery takes you down shopping streets, arcades of distinction and highlight a range of landmarks such as Queens Hotel, Quarry Hill Flats, Priestley Hall and Norwich Union Buildings which are sure to evoke memories for a generation of city folk. The images are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 24 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1968 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

The statue of a lion outside Leeds Town Hall in June 1967. The four lions were added in 1867 nine years after the Town Hall was completed in 1858. The sculptor was William Day Jr.

13. Leeds in 1967

The statue of a lion outside Leeds Town Hall in June 1967. The four lions were added in 1867 nine years after the Town Hall was completed in 1858. The sculptor was William Day Jr. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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People enjoy an exhibition on Calverley Street in July 1967. Leeds General Infirmary can be seen in the background.

14. Leeds city centre in 1967

People enjoy an exhibition on Calverley Street in July 1967. Leeds General Infirmary can be seen in the background. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Park Row from Bishopgate Street in June 1967. A building covered in scaffolding is on the right. A restaurant and carpet store are behind. On the left is the Norwich Union Buildings and a tower block. Traffic signs are prominent in the foreground plus a sign to Leeds Bradford Airport.

15. Leeds city centre in 1967

Park Row from Bishopgate Street in June 1967. A building covered in scaffolding is on the right. A restaurant and carpet store are behind. On the left is the Norwich Union Buildings and a tower block. Traffic signs are prominent in the foreground plus a sign to Leeds Bradford Airport. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Mill Hill Chapel in June 1967.

16. Leeds city centre in 1967

Mill Hill Chapel in June 1967. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view of the Queen's Arcade looking from Lands Lane in the direction of Briggate in July 1967. It was built in 1889 on the site of the Rose and Crown public house, also known as Bink's Hotel. Two years before this photograph was taken, in 1965, Queen's Arcade sold for £830,000. Small businesses are situated at first floor level where there is a balcony. Shops at street level include Brown's Toy Shop, established in 1889, at number 20; Boots the Chemist and several ladies hairdressers.

17. Leeds city centre in 1967

A view of the Queen's Arcade looking from Lands Lane in the direction of Briggate in July 1967. It was built in 1889 on the site of the Rose and Crown public house, also known as Bink's Hotel. Two years before this photograph was taken, in 1965, Queen's Arcade sold for £830,000. Small businesses are situated at first floor level where there is a balcony. Shops at street level include Brown's Toy Shop, established in 1889, at number 20; Boots the Chemist and several ladies hairdressers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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