The images rewind more than 100 years before hurtling through the decades to celebrate the many landmarks the city centre thoroughfare will forever be remembered for by generations of workers, shoppers and those keen to rest and play. They are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 20 photos of Vicar Lane through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
14. Wellington Street in focus
A major blaze at Concourse House on Wellington Street was tackled by firefighters in January 1983.
15. Wellington Street in focus
The new headquarters of textile firm of W.L Pawson and Sons in July 1980.
17. Wellington Street in focus
December 1981 and Wellington Street was becoming a dictionary entry of D's - disgraceful, dreadful, derelict and dirty.
18. Wellington Street in focus
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Central pictured in November 1990.