An aerial view of City Square from 1924 showing the Post Office, Majestic, Park Row, Infirmary Street, City Square, Quebec Street, and Mill Hill Chapel. — An aerial view of City Square from 1924 showing the Post Office, Majestic, Park Row, Infirmary Street, City Square, Quebec Street, and Mill Hill Chapel. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Changing Leeds - 27 photos of City Square through the years

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 3rd Dec 2019, 15:16 GMT

Updated 4th Dec 2019, 08:42 GMT

It's the Leeds city centre landmark triangle where six roads meet.

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

City Square in July 1978 - the hub of Leeds city centre at the end of the 1970s.

19. City Square

City Square in July 1978 - the hub of Leeds city centre at the end of the 1970s. | YPN Photo: YPN

We think this is a view of City Square taken during the 1960s. Do you agree?

20. City Square

We think this is a view of City Square taken during the 1960s. Do you agree? | YPN Photo: YPN

An atmospheric view of City Square from April 1996.

21. City Square

An atmospheric view of City Square from April 1996. | YPN Photo: YPN

Is this the City Square you remember? Pictured in September 1995.

22. City Square

Is this the City Square you remember? Pictured in September 1995. | YPN Photo: YPN

Poet John Betjeman looks at a copy of the YEP supplement Changing Leeds in July 1968.

23. City Square

Poet John Betjeman looks at a copy of the YEP supplement Changing Leeds in July 1968. | YPN Photo: YPN

City Square with the Black Prince statue and the Queens Hotel in the background in August 1945.

24. City Square

City Square with the Black Prince statue and the Queens Hotel in the background in August 1945. | Getty Photo: Getty

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