These photos spanning the decades showcase the changing face of The Headrow which runs for half a mile between between Westgate and Eastgate. These rarely-seen images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. Enjoy this look at life on one of the city centre's most famous thoroughfares down the decades. READ MORE: Briggate down the decades - The Leeds street we all know and love | Schofields Leeds in 12 photos - The department store which stood proud among the city's shopping elite LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
. The Headrow
Walk down The Headrow down the decades. PICS: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. August 1939
This view shows Electricity Showrooms on The Headrow next to the Tax Offices on the corner. There is an entrance to the Electricity Showrooms also on Albion Street. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. November 1944
The Headrow, looking east from the junction with Briggate towards Eastgate. Prominent in the photo is The Odeon cinema, which is showing "The Song Of Bernadette". | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. October 1944
Pedestrians crossing The Headrow near Lewis's department store. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. December 1949
The south side of The Headrow showing Three Legs of Man Inn and The Vine public house. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. 1967
Schofields main building. This was completed in 1962. Now replaced by the Headrow Shopping Centre. There are cars and vans on the street. People are on the pavement and crossing the road. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. December 1949
The south side of The Headrow. Businesses include M. Panter, hairdresser; J.R. Dixon and Sons, tobacconist; Kays Hosiery; H. Krebs, furrier; West Leeds News Ltd, publishers, and Lucette (Leeds) Ltd, gowns. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. July 1947
A view of the south west corner of Lewis's department store on The Headrow. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. September 1952
Electricity Showrooms on The Headrow which has two large window displaying the latest models of washing machines manufactured by Servis. This building now forms part of The Light complex. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. 1967
View from corner of Albion Street looking towards the Town Hall. Town Hall clock visible at the bottom of The Headrow. Shops include Beckett film services and a carpet shop. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. October 22, 1964
The Odeon Cinema at the junction of New Briggate and The Headrow on the night of a performance by The Beatles. This was one of three live performances by the group at the venue. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. July 1931
Construction of Eastgate, to be a continuation of The Headrow. This view looks towards Vicar Lane from St. Peters Street. The building under construction is the Kingston Unity Friendly Society Building. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
1. The Headrow
This view shows Electricity Showrooms on The Headrow next to the Tax Offices on the corner. There is an entrance to the Electricity Showrooms also on Albion Street. Pictured in August 1939. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. The Headrow
The Headrow, looking east from the junction with Briggate towards Eastgate. Prominent in the photo is The Odeon cinema, which is showing "The Song Of Bernadette". Pictured in November 1944. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. The Headrow
Pedestrians crossing The Headrow near Lewis's department store. Pictured in October 1944. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. The Headrow
The south side of The Headrow showing Three Legs of Man Inn and The Vine public house. Pictured in December 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. The Headrow
Schofields main building in 1967. This was completed in 1962. Now replaced by the Headrow Shopping Centre. There are cars and vans on the street. People are on the pavement and crossing the road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. The Headrow
The south side of The Headrow. Businesses include M. Panter, hairdresser; J.R. Dixon and Sons, tobacconist; Kays Hosiery; H. Krebs, furrier; West Leeds News Ltd, publishers, and Lucette (Leeds) Ltd, gowns. Pictured in December 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net