Lands Lane looking in the direction of Commercial Street in April 1979.. On the left are The Light Bite, King Jobs, job centre, John Peters' Furniture Store and Ivey Travel on the corner with Albion Place. On the right is Schofields.Lands Lane looking in the direction of Commercial Street in April 1979.. On the left are The Light Bite, King Jobs, job centre, John Peters' Furniture Store and Ivey Travel on the corner with Albion Place. On the right is Schofields.
Lands Lane looking in the direction of Commercial Street in April 1979.. On the left are The Light Bite, King Jobs, job centre, John Peters' Furniture Store and Ivey Travel on the corner with Albion Place. On the right is Schofields. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Fantastic photos of Leeds city centre during the 1970s

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 14th Jun 2020, 06:00 BST
Updated 14th Jun 2020, 07:17 BST
They are the photos which celebrate life in Leeds city centre during the 1970s.

These images turn the clock back to life in city centre during the decade and feature landmarks still part of city life today. These 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. READ MORE: 17 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1970 | 25 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1972 | 27 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1973 | 19 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1974 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Enjoy these memories of Leeds city centre in the 1970s. PICS: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

. Leeds city centre in the 1970s

Enjoy these memories of Leeds city centre in the 1970s. PICS: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Briggate looking in the direction of the River Aire. Dolcis shoe shop in the centre is at the junction with Albion Place.

. April 1979

Briggate looking in the direction of the River Aire. Dolcis shoe shop in the centre is at the junction with Albion Place. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Lands Lane looking towards The Headrow, showing the pedestrian precinct which opened in 1972. Left and right the junctions with Albion Place are visible.

. April 1979

Lands Lane looking towards The Headrow, showing the pedestrian precinct which opened in 1972. Left and right the junctions with Albion Place are visible. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Recognize here? Leeds Register Office in Belgrave House on Belgrave Street. It replaced former office in Park Square, for registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Leeds Register Office is now in the Town Hall.

. October 1979

Recognize here? Leeds Register Office in Belgrave House on Belgrave Street. It replaced former office in Park Square, for registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Leeds Register Office is now in the Town Hall. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
The AEC Regent/Roe 974 Bus on Cobourg Street about to enter the Merrion Centre area. It was on route no 36, destination Central Bus Station.

. June 1970

The AEC Regent/Roe 974 Bus on Cobourg Street about to enter the Merrion Centre area. It was on route no 36, destination Central Bus Station. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
The Leeds School Board Office on Calverley Street.

. August 1970

The Leeds School Board Office on Calverley Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
York Place to Queen Street. Buildings at the end on Queen Street, are an architect's drawing, a 'design to site'. It shows the redevelopment which includes an office block, toilets, and an entrance lobby with 12 car parking spaces.

. July 1979

York Place to Queen Street. Buildings at the end on Queen Street, are an architect's drawing, a 'design to site'. It shows the redevelopment which includes an office block, toilets, and an entrance lobby with 12 car parking spaces. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Briggate. On the left J.Weir & Son 'the jeweller's who care' and further down, Debenhams. On the right, Dolcis visible on the corner with Albion Place, then Hornes and Hepworths followed by Army Stores and Peter Lord's far right.

. April 1979

Briggate. On the left J.Weir & Son 'the jeweller's who care' and further down, Debenhams. On the right, Dolcis visible on the corner with Albion Place, then Hornes and Hepworths followed by Army Stores and Peter Lord's far right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Lands Lane looking in the direction of Commercial Street. On the left are The Light Bite, King Jobs, job centre, John Peters' Furniture Store and Ivey Travel on the corner with Albion Place. On the right is Schofields.

. April 1979

Lands Lane looking in the direction of Commercial Street. On the left are The Light Bite, King Jobs, job centre, John Peters' Furniture Store and Ivey Travel on the corner with Albion Place. On the right is Schofields. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
The shop front of Robinson's Seeds Ltd of 13 Market Buildings on the Vicar Lane side of Kirkgate Market.

. January 1979

The shop front of Robinson's Seeds Ltd of 13 Market Buildings on the Vicar Lane side of Kirkgate Market. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Shops on Lower Briggate. On the left is the Golden Lion Hotel by the junction with Swinegate, then Class menswear, Bass and Bligh, camera and binocular repairs, Contact second hand goods and Starlight Room amusements.

. December 1979

Shops on Lower Briggate. On the left is the Golden Lion Hotel by the junction with Swinegate, then Class menswear, Bass and Bligh, camera and binocular repairs, Contact second hand goods and Starlight Room amusements. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Harewood Street at the junction with Sidney Street. Harewood Fashions is on the left. Across the road on the right is Clover department store.

. December 1979

Harewood Street at the junction with Sidney Street. Harewood Fashions is on the left. Across the road on the right is Clover department store. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Kirkgate with the junction with New York Street on the left. Shops on the right include Las Vegas Amusements, Woodworkers Supply Stores D.I.Y., Derby Bar Cafe and Kirkgate Anglers Fishing Tackle.

. December 1979

Kirkgate with the junction with New York Street on the left. Shops on the right include Las Vegas Amusements, Woodworkers Supply Stores D.I.Y., Derby Bar Cafe and Kirkgate Anglers Fishing Tackle. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
View of Quebec Street showing the junction with Toronto Street.

. April 1979

View of Quebec Street showing the junction with Toronto Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Briggate in April 1979 looking in the direction of the River Aire. Dolcis shoe shop in the centre is at the junction with Albion Place.

1. Leeds city centre in the 1970s

Briggate in April 1979 looking in the direction of the River Aire. Dolcis shoe shop in the centre is at the junction with Albion Place. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Lands Lane in April 1979 looking towards The Headrow, showing the pedestrian precinct which opened in 1972. Left and right the junctions with Albion Place are visible.

2. Leeds city centre in the 1970s

Lands Lane in April 1979 looking towards The Headrow, showing the pedestrian precinct which opened in 1972. Left and right the junctions with Albion Place are visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Recognise here? Leeds Register Office in Belgrave House on Belgrave Street pictured in October 1979. It replaced former office in Park Square, for registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Leeds Register Office is now in the Town Hall.

3. Leeds city centre in the 1970s

Recognise here? Leeds Register Office in Belgrave House on Belgrave Street pictured in October 1979. It replaced former office in Park Square, for registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Leeds Register Office is now in the Town Hall. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
The AEC Regent/Roe 974 Bus on Cobourg Street about to enter the Merrion Centre area. It was on route no 36, destination Central Bus Station. Pictured in June 1970

4. Leeds city centre in the 1970s

The AEC Regent/Roe 974 Bus on Cobourg Street about to enter the Merrion Centre area. It was on route no 36, destination Central Bus Station. Pictured in June 1970 | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
The Leeds School Board Office on Calverley Street in August 1970.

5. Leeds city centre in the 1970s

The Leeds School Board Office on Calverley Street in August 1970. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
York Place to Queen Street in July 1979. Buildings at the end on Queen Street, are an architect's drawing, a 'design to site'. It shows the redevelopment which includes an office block, toilets, and an entrance lobby with 12 car parking spaces.

6. Leeds city centre in the 1970s

York Place to Queen Street in July 1979. Buildings at the end on Queen Street, are an architect's drawing, a 'design to site'. It shows the redevelopment which includes an office block, toilets, and an entrance lobby with 12 car parking spaces. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Previous
1 / 5
Next Page
Related topics:LeedsThe Secret Library Leeds
Leeds news you can trust since 1890
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice