35 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1965

These fabulous photos chart a year in the life of Leeds in the mid 1960s.

They turn back the clock to 1965 and showcase news stories from the year which included a Royal visit. City centre landmarks are also featured including a newly built cinema as well as a range of memories from the suburbs with Bramley, Thorner, Hyde Park, Beeston, Garforth and Crossgates in focus. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: 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

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