The Headrow, Briggate, Vicar Lane, Wellington Street, Park Row and Boar Lane are all featured in this rewind to 1953, a year which saw a city come together to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The images are a mix from the Tramway Museum Society and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Leeds city centre in 1953
Looking east at the south side of Park Lane at the junction with Park Square West in February 1953 On the corner is Nos.113 to 119, Caterers Equipment Co. Several cars are parked. An advertisement for Heinz Ideal Soup is prominent. An elaborate streetlamp is central. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Leeds city centre in 1953
Number 11 Bank Street with the junction of Cross Bank Street to the left. This was the former premises of Fields and Greenwoods, bankers in 1807. When this failed the Bank of England established a branch here, opened by Thomas Bischoff on August 23, 1827. At the time of this photograph the building was occupied by Barnard Harrison Ltd, Insurance brokers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net