Leeds city centre: 16 nostalgic photo gems showcase vibrant Vicar Lane

By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 1st Oct 2024, 14:34 BST

These wonderful photos take you on a nostalgic trip down Vicar Lane down the decades.

They showcase the very best of the city centre street familiar to generations of people. Shops, pubs and landmarks dotted along the route are all featured as well as stories which were making the news headlines back in the day. READ MORE: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Poundstretcher dominates this view from September 1991. The Duchess of York can be seen on the far right of the photo.

1. Vicar Lane memories

Poundstretcher dominates this view from September 1991. The Duchess of York can be seen on the far right of the photo. | YPN Photo: YPN

Do you remember these shops? Pictured in September 1975.

2. Vicar Lane memories

Do you remember these shops? Pictured in September 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN

Do you remember the 'pedestrians cross here' gantries which dominated during the 1970s? This photo, from September 1975, was taken between the Willis Ludlow store and the north entrance to Kirkgate Market.

3. Vicar Lane memories

Do you remember the 'pedestrians cross here' gantries which dominated during the 1970s? This photo, from September 1975, was taken between the Willis Ludlow store and the north entrance to Kirkgate Market. | YPN Photo: YPN

Did you enjoy a meal at Wimpy back in the day or buy a pram from Sillers? Pictured in July 1974.

4. Vicar Lane memories

Did you enjoy a meal at Wimpy back in the day or buy a pram from Sillers? Pictured in July 1974. | YPN Photo: YPN

Do you remember March - the tailor of credit? Gilpins restaurant is pictured above in this photo from September 1975.

5. Vicar Lane memories

Do you remember March - the tailor of credit? Gilpins restaurant is pictured above in this photo from September 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN

Parking meters on a Saturday were introduced in September 1973.

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Parking meters on a Saturday were introduced in September 1973. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley

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