Leeds International Pool on Westgate, seen from Westgate Roundabout, probably taken shortly after its completion. The swimming pool, designed by John Poulson, opened in September 1967.placeholder image
Leeds International Pool on Westgate, seen from Westgate Roundabout, probably taken shortly after its completion. The swimming pool, designed by John Poulson, opened in September 1967. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

33 of the best photos take you back to Leeds circa 1967

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 13th Aug 2024, 04:45 GMT

This wonderful collection of photos take you around Leeds at the back end of the 1960s.

The exact date of each photo is unknown although they all have a date stamp of circa 1967. The gallery features city centre landmarks including Leeds International Pool, Leeds General Infirmary and Merrion Centre before heading out ito the suburbs with Adel, Woodhouse, Seacroft, Moortown and Kirkstall all featured. 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Did you go here back in the day? Foxwood School in Seacroft.

19. Leeds circa 1967

Did you go here back in the day? Foxwood School in Seacroft. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view down Albion Street showing Kardomah Cafe. Also visible are Smith's cleaners and Austin Reed. One of the buildings has scaffolding on it. There is a no entry sign at the top of the street. People are on the pavements and a man is crossing the road.

20. Leeds circa 1967

A view down Albion Street showing Kardomah Cafe. Also visible are Smith's cleaners and Austin Reed. One of the buildings has scaffolding on it. There is a no entry sign at the top of the street. People are on the pavements and a man is crossing the road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view up Albion Street looking towards The Headrow. Schofield's Food Hall and Henry Walkers booksellers are on the right. Cars are parked on both sides of the street and there are people on the pavement. Parking meters are also visible.

21. Leeds circa 1967

A view up Albion Street looking towards The Headrow. Schofield's Food Hall and Henry Walkers booksellers are on the right. Cars are parked on both sides of the street and there are people on the pavement. Parking meters are also visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Bailey's Lawn in Seacroft. A long shot of council flats. Two vans and a Messerschmitt 'bubble' car parked in front.

22. Leeds circa 1967

Bailey's Lawn in Seacroft. A long shot of council flats. Two vans and a Messerschmitt 'bubble' car parked in front. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Cedarwood Corporation Houses on Brooklands Avenue in Seacroft.

23. Leeds circa 1967

Cedarwood Corporation Houses on Brooklands Avenue in Seacroft. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Outside Immaculate Heart of St Mary R C Church in Moortown.

24. Leeds circa 1967

Outside Immaculate Heart of St Mary R C Church in Moortown. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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