36 never seen before photos of Headingley through the years
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 2nd Jul 2019, 11:33 BST
Updated 2nd Aug 2019, 08:37 BST
Is this the Headingley you remember?
These photos have been plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive and showcase life in the suburb during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. They feature local landmarks, street scenes, as well as pubs, restaurants and shops that you may remember. And they are also the focus of some news stories from back in the day. MORE UNSEEN PHOTOS:Beeston | Horsforth | Harehills | Morley | Rodley | MiddletonLOVE LEEDS, LOVE RETRO?Join 'Leeds Retro' on facebook
PICS: Yorkshire Evening Post
Water engineers were working to repair this burst water main which shot 100ft into the air in Headingley. No homes lost supplies but water to thousands of properties was discoloured.
Protestors lobbied councillors to oppose plans to turn a former water pumping station into a pub. Bass Taverns and YW wanted to turn the site at the junction of Bennett Road and North Lane into a pub with parking for 72 cars.
Nobody knows who built this miniature castle-shaped lavatory in Headingley - but it is one of only two outside toilets in Leeds deemed to be of outstanding architectural merit.
Do you remember these shops from back int he day?
This slice of Headingley heritage closed its doors for good. Barrett's fruit shop on Otley Road had been supplying fresh veg, cooked meats, game and fish since 1967.
This shopkeeper was battling to save a piece of history. Edward Shedlrake was fighting plans to demolish a block of shops on Otlery Road and build a new parade with shops and offices.
Do you eat at Bistro Plus in Headingley back in the day?
Otley Road.
North Lane, Headingley. Do you remember these shops?
This derelict shop on Cottage Road was makiing the news in 1979.
The Skyrack pub in the late 1960s.
The caption on the back of our photo reads "Part of the Headingley shopping centre which has proved so popular because of its competitive prices, wide range of services and attractive facilities"
Do you remember La Paprika coffee bar on Headingley Lane?
This Victorian bear pit may be given a new lease of life as a Greek-style theatre. Leeds Civic Trust wants to demolish part of the pit and put in terraced seating to create an amphitheatre.
Ducks, rabbit and phesant were on offer at this shop in Headingley.
St Anne's Parade on Otley Road.
Residents told city planners their suburb has enough pubs. More than 120 people protested about a scheme to convert a building at the junction of North Lane, Ash Road and Cross Chapel Street into another one.
