Circa 1967 is the timeframe for this wonderful collection of photos from around Leeds city centre. The main photo starts with an escalator that doesn’t now exist featuring an advert for a now closed nightspot -Locarno Mecca Dancing - remembered by a generation of revellers. Landmarks featured in the gallery include Merrion Centre, Albion Street, Empire Arcade, Park Square, Bond Street, Lands Lane, Briggate and The Headrow. The images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Lost city centre landmarks - The Leeds Skywalk LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
The entrance to the Merrion Centre from Merrion Street. An escalator runs up the middle of the entrance way which was roofless at the time but has since been enclosed, and the escalator removed. Stylo shoes is on the left, advertising 'all stock at pre budget prices'. Further up is Royce Fashion Boutique with Locarno Mecca Dancing on the upper floor. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds city centre
Albion Street looking towards The Headrow. Schofield's Food Hall and Henry Walkers booksellers are on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre
The Leeds Public Dispensary which was established in 1824 to provide free medical assistance to the needy. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds city centre
Inside the Empire Arcade looking down towards Cross Arcade. Shops visible include Henry Fields and Rediffusion. A man and a woman walk down to the Cross Arcade exit. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds city centre
Looking down Great George street showing the front of Leeds General Infirmary. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds city centre
Leeds General Infirmary from across Great George Street. This is the original core of the hospital, designed by Sir Gilbert Scott, opened on May 22, 1869. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net