These provide a wonderful snapshot of life on the spine of Leeds city centre dividing Westgate and Eastgate. It was a decade during which you could park on The Headrow providing that you kept an eye on the tram lines. It was an era when it cost 2p to post a letter, banks had branches everywhere and everyone paid by cheque or cash. READ MORE: Intriguing pictures show life in Leeds during the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. The Headrow in the 1950s
The Headrow from Leeds Town Hall in July 1951.
2. The Headrow in the 1950s
A view of The Headrow and beyond from a crane in July 1953.
3. The Headrow
March 1959 and this property on The Headrow with the junction of Albion Street had been bought by the Co-op.
4. Ther Headrow in the 1950s
Traffic congestion on The Headrow in January 1952.
5. The Headrow in the 1950s
The west end of The Headrow in July 1952.
6. The Headrow in 1951
Saturday afternoon shoppers on The Headrow in December 1951.