Retro

Leeds United manager Jimmy Armfield leads out the team to greet supporters on the steps of Leeds Civic Hall arfter the team arrived back from Paris in May 1975.

15 of the best photos take you back to 1975

Possibly the smallest pub in the town. The Bay Horse on Market Place, at the junction with Boroughgate. Just visible on the right, is a narrow passageway leading to Bay Horse Court. Pictured in October 2003.

Pubs in focus as photos take you back to Otley in early 2000s

The junction of Wade Lane and Merrion Street, towards Woodhouse Lane, where the Central High School can be seen. In the foreground is a car park with a John Mason removal van and several coaches in it. An advertisement for Guinness is on the far right. Pictured in March 1948.

19 photos take you back to the city centre in 1948

Shops on Street Lane pictured in August 1935. To the left no 39, at the junction with Shaftesbury Avenue ending with No 71 on the right. This is a bakers shop, business of Miss Florence Gadsby.

15 photos take you back to Roundhay in the 1930s

Trams first came to Morley in 1911, much later than other areas of Leeds, having reached as far as Churwell in 1904. This postcard shows the official opening of the Morley-Leeds tramway at Churwell Dyeworks. The Lord Mayor of Leeds, former Morley Mayor Alderman William Middlebrook, had driven the tram from Leeds to Churwell and is seen here in the top hat handing over the controls to the then Mayor of Morley, Alderman Samuel Rhodes, seen on the platform of the tram, who drove it the rest of the way to Morley. The Churwell Councillor, George Smith Tetley, is hanging from the steps on the right.

14 intriguing photos take you back to Morley in the 1910s

Black Swan Yard in Leeds city centre pictured in October 1898. Part of North Street Improvement Area, was number 2 North Street, now part of Vicar Lane. On the left houses, some with basements, access down steps from pavement. Railings act as barriers to open area. There are two wall signs for T. Butter, Coach builder. At the end of the yard are outside toilets and a cart. To the right, premises with wooden steps to upper doors. Yard has some cobbles, other parts unsurfaced.

10 historic photos take you back to 1898

Burley Liberal Club on Burley Road, at the corner with Roberts Place pictured in October 1959. When this club was demolished a replacement was built at the corner of Burley Road and Willow Road.

15 brilliant photos take you back to Burley in the 1950s

A bird's eye view looking down on the roof tops of the Merrion Centre with Merrion Street on the right. Rising above the Merrion Centre on the left is the office block Wade House, while the tall building towards the top right is Fairfax House on Wade Lane. An area of land has been cleared at the bottom right; the buildings next to it would also eventually be demolished to make way for the St. John's Centre, opened in 1985.

24 of the best photos take you back to 1974

Around 80 people marched in driving snow on a Saturday in December 1988 to protest at increased police presence and alleged harassment in the community. The march was organised by some residents in the community angry about a police initiative which had doubled the number of officers on the beat. Their action drew an immediate response from a police chief who claimed only a quarter of the 400 names on a petition were genuine and that the initiative was supported by the majority of residents.

15 photos take you back to Chapeltown in the 1980s

Young mum Wendy Thorne cuddles her eight week old son at a squatter home near Armley Jail in November 1984 as a Home Office official knocked on the front door, The official had come from London to ask the squatters to leave Home Office property after the residents of Elsworth Street demanded their eviction - but they refused.

16 photos take you back to Armley in the 1980s

Inside the Hard Rock Cafe in January 2004.

Memories of the Hard Rock Cafe

Cafe culture at Cafe Rouge in August 2003.

How your city embraced cafe culture in the early 2000s

Fat Franco's restaurant on New Road Side in March 1998.

27 wonderful photos take you back to Horsforth in the 1990s

Pudsey Town Centre with Pudsey Town Hall in the background. On the right is Market Place, now the site of the new bus station. Running through the centre of the image is Church Lane.

18 of the best photos to take you back to 1978

Enjoy these photo memories from around Burley in the 1950s. PIC: Eric Jaquier

12 brilliant photos take you back to Burley in the 1950s

Enjoy these memories from V97. PIC: Mark Bickerdike

V97: Memories of a festival to remember

Head teacher Ann Philips with pupils at Cross Flatts Park Primary which was the most improved school in Leeds. Pictured in December 2001.

41 photos take you back to Beeston in the early 2000s

Enjoy these photo memories of Headingley in the 1980s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Memories of Headingley in the 1980s

Enjoy these photo memories from around Cross Gates in the 1990s. PIC: James Hardisty

23 captivating photos to take you back to Crossgates in the 1990s

Enjoy these photo memories from around Hunslet in the 1950s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

16 historic gems celebrate Hunslet in the 1950s

Stanningley Road is the main cobbled road with tramlines pictured in January 1939. On the left is South End Mount, the shop, selling sweets and tobacco is number 2A, run by Susanna Reddyhoft.

17 brilliant photos celebrate life in Bramley in the 1930s

The Cardigan Arms on Dewsbury Road pictured in May 1963. It was named after the Lord of the Manor, the Earl of Cardigan and at this time the ale was supplied by Ind Coope. Signs advertise 'Light Snacks' and meals of 'Ham and Eggs' and Steak and Chips'. It was demolished in 1972.

West Ardsley in the 1960s: Landmarks and mining heritage in focus

The Queens Hotel building in June 1953 which comprised of the hotel with railway station on the right and News Theatre sandwiched in between. The News Theatre opened in 1938 and had only 290 seats, specialising in up to minute news, showing Pathe News and cartoons. The emphasis changed when it became the Tatler film club in 1969 and the Classic in 1979. City Square is decked out for the coronation.

Photo memories from around Leeds in 1953

Shops on Parliament Road and Armley Road in February 1968. The shop on the right is an off-licence advertising Magnet Ales and Lyons. In the distance is Parliament Place with a truck belonging to Fred Taylor's Wholesale Provisions.

Photo gems take you around the streets of Armley in the 1960s

How many of these new teachers at Bruntcliffe High School pictured in September 2002 do you remember?

16 terrific photos take you back to Morley in 2002

These photo gems take you down Briggate in the 1930s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photos take you down Briggate in the 1930s

Tram no 239 on route 11 to Gipton, close to Tempest Road on April 1955. The photo was taken on the trams last day.

16 photos take you back to 1950s Beeston

A| view down Back Devon Place with Scholey's, Ladies & Gentlemens Tailors on the left with a car reg: 3965 UA parked outside. A modern electric street light on Pontefract Lane contrasts with the older light halfway down Back Devon Place. On the far left just visible is Devon Terrace. Pictured in October 1966.

Emotive photos take you back to Richmond Hill in the 1960s

Shops on Coldcotes Circus in Gipton, from left Carlton Store then N.S. News, newsagent and The Thistle off-licence.

22 photos take you back to 1982

Enjoy these photo memories celebrating a year in the life of Leeds in the mid-1950s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

18 nostalgic photos capture life around the city in 1955

Town Street in June 1931. On the left, part of display window for Maypole dairy number 192 which has a white lamp outside. Next number 190 premises of Miss Hilda Baltye, ironmonger. Entrance to Spring Street can be seen. In the road a Co-op bakery delivery vehicle is parked outside store. On the right is the Lido Cinema. Built in 1912 as the Palace. In 1929 talking pictures arrived, the cinema was refitted and the name was changed to the Lido. In this photograph, Ken Maynard is starring in 'Sons of the Saddle'. On the gable end, a poster advertises 'Outside the Law' starring Mary Nolan. To the right of the cinema, a notice board gives details of shopping facilities in Bramley, the board shaped like a gothic window is advertising Leeds Permanent Building Society.

14 bold photos take you back to Bramley in the 1930s

Tram 534 pictured on Wellington Street on route 534 to Cross Gates. Number 42 bus to Lower Wortley can also be seen. Pictured in September 1954.

14 nostalgic photos take you back to the city centre in 1954

Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds in 1981.

18 photos to take you back to 1981

Enjoy these photo memories of The Beatles in Leeds. PIC: West Yorkshire Archive Service

When Beatlemania swept across the city

Enjoy these photo memories from around Bridlington in the 1990s. PIC: Cliff Norton

29 brilliant photos take you back to Bridlington in the 1990s

An aerial view of Meanwood from Woodhouse Ridge, looking across a rugby ground and fields towards Grove Lane running along the bottom. The Meanwood Hotel public house is on the bottom right at the junction with Meanwood Road. Bentley Lane runs up on the far left with Bentley Primary School on its right hand side, while Stainbeck Road runs up on the right. Much of the housing in between the two, mainly terraces, has since been demolished and replaced by semi-detached housing. Pictured in June 1973.

23 of the best photos take you back to 1973

Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Malvern pub on Beeston Hill pictured in May 1996.

Photos take you around south Leeds in 1996

Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? Yeadon Stoop pub pictured in May 1998.

23 ace photos take you back to Aireborough in 1998

Share your Leeds gems hiding in plain sight with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: andrew.hutchinson@jpress.co.uk or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN

8 gems you might walk right past

The story of the Bramhope Tunnel.

The story of a landmark which claimed the lives of more than 20 men

A street scene showing Boots, the Army and Navy stores and the Studley Royal pub/hotel in August 1973.

12 retro gems take you back to Ripon in the 1970s

Stainbeck Lane and the junction with Harrogate Road in 2003. On the left is Zed's cafe bar, moving right, Interior Inspirations then number 10 Casa Mia, an Italian coffee shop. Alldays convenience store is the last shop on the right in view on Stainbeck Lane. From the centre to the left Harrogate Road can be seen.

Photo gems take you back to Chapel Allerton in the early 2000s

The view from Rombalds Place in August 1984.

The ancient 'rights' bought by city residents

Do you remember Ronald Winter? He was the licensee at The Gipton on Roundhay Road when this photo was taken in June 1982.

Photos raise a glass to city pub culture in the early 1980s

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