Historic Briggate in 26 photos: The Leeds street we all know and love

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 12th Jun 2019, 17:41 BST

It's the Leeds city centre street which boasts something for everyone.

Enjoy this trip down memory lane showcasing how Briggate has changed over the years. READ MORE: The seven lost wonders of Leeds | Nine best kept secrets in Leeds even some locals won't know about | Leeds Quarry Hill Flats in 26 photos

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Looking down from The Headrow.

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Night time on Briggate.

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The County Arcade.

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What about these shops in the late 1960s?

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Did you visit these shops back in the day?

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Briggate in the 1960s.

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A busy Briggate packed with Christmas shoppers.

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A police diversion near Littlewoods.

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New traffic signal gantries.

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A busy pedestrian crossing in the run up to Christmas.

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The oldest photo of Briggate featured in this gallery.

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Briggate is packed with slowly moving Christmas shoppers.

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