Enjoy these bird's eye photos of Leeds from 1997. PIC: Peter ThackerEnjoy these bird's eye photos of Leeds from 1997. PIC: Peter Thacker
Enjoy these bird's eye photos of Leeds from 1997. PIC: Peter Thacker

Spot the Leeds landmarks from these bird's eye city centre photos

Enjoy this high flying tour of Leeds city centre which takes you back to the late 1990s.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 9th Jul 2021, 06:00 BST

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These photos capture a rarely-seen bird's eye view of the city and its landmarks in 1997. They were taken at a time when parts of the Leeds city centre loop road were being created. How many landmarks can you spot? READ MORE: 21 photo memories of Leeds city centre in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Park Lane and The Headrow.

7. Leeds from the air

Park Lane and The Headrow. Photo: Peter Thacker

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The bottom of Eastgate.

8. Leeds from the air

The bottom of Eastgate.

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This view takes in Leeds Civic Hall and Leeds Civic Theatre.

9. Leeds from the air

This view takes in Leeds Civic Hall and Leeds Civic Theatre. Photo: Peter Thacker

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City Square looking back down Bishopgate Street.

10. Leeds from the air

City Square looking back down Bishopgate Street.

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Leeds Parish Church is featured in the centre of this picture with Crown Point Bridge seen upper left.

11. Leeds from the air

Leeds Parish Church is featured in the centre of this picture with Crown Point Bridge seen upper left. Photo: Peter Thacker

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The Calls running alongside the River Aire to Bridge End with Swinegate also featured.

12. Leeds from the air

The Calls running alongside the River Aire to Bridge End with Swinegate also featured. Photo: Peter Thacker

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