They turn back the clock to 1962 and bring into focus a fantastic 12 months of memories from the city centre and the suburbs including Kirkstall, Morley and Weetwood. It was a year that Leeds United hailed the return of a club legend after a stint in Italy and comedy royalty tied the knot with his Menston bride. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

25. Leeds city centre
Christmas lights in Leeds city centre are tested in November 1962 before the big switch on. This illuminating sight was on City Square facing Leeds City Station. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Away from Leeds this was the scene on the York-Bridlington Road, near the top of Garrowby Hill in January 1962. | YPN Photo: YPN


