Infirmary Street and Park Row, Boar Lane and Bishopsgate Street, and Quebec Street and Wellington Street all lead to City Square. It was bombed by the Lufwaffe during the Second World War and is home to The Queens Hotel as well as the iconic Black Prince statue, who has been pointing the way since 1903. Enjoy these photos from the YEP archive which showcase the changing face of City Square over the years. READ MORE: The Dark Arches in 19 photos | 20 photos of Vicar Lane through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
2. City Square
The Leeds War memorial as it stood in December 1935 prior to it's move to The Headrow early in 1937. In the background is the Majestic Dance Hall. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. City Square
This shows a postcard looking towards Boar Lane, with the original Queens Hotel, built in 1863, on the right. | Leeds Civic Trust Photo: Leeds Civic Trust
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The Post Office in City Square pictured in August 1969. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. City Square
Ronald Magill, alias Amos Brearley, marked the launch of Help the Aged's Christmas Appeal at City Square. Throwing the fake snowballs were (from left) Parminder Binji, Matthew Birch, Stuart Perkins and Erica Withington, all 13. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. City Square
A photo taken from the top of the Queens Hotel showing the elaborate Coronation decoration scheme in1937. The owls on top of the pylons are the civic emblems and the gardens are laid out with specially grown flowers and plants. | YPN Photo: YPN