A fantastic photo from snapper Bruce Rollinson of a youngster captured behind the railings in a flat in Seacroft in February 1995.placeholder image
A fantastic photo from snapper Bruce Rollinson of a youngster captured behind the railings in a flat in Seacroft in February 1995. | Bruce Rollinson

Changing Leeds - Life in the city's high rise flats down the decades

Are you one of countless Leeds residents who have lived the high life?

The city's high rise tower blocks are very much part of the fabric and heritage of Leeds and have been home to generations of dwellers. These rarely-seen photos taken from the YEP archive provide a snapshot of life and aim to spark memories for former residents. Is your tower block featured? READ MORE: The rise and fall of Hunslet's Leek Street flats | The rocky road that took Leeds more than 40 years to finish LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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