This pedestrian crossing across Park Row, near the junction with The Headrow, was causing controversy. The position of the crossing point meant pedestrians had to take care to avoid traffic turning from The Headrow. — This pedestrian crossing across Park Row, near the junction with The Headrow, was causing controversy. The position of the crossing point meant pedestrians had to take care to avoid traffic turning from The Headrow. | YPN

placeholder image — This pedestrian crossing across Park Row, near the junction with The Headrow, was causing controversy. The position of the crossing point meant pedestrians had to take care to avoid traffic turning from The Headrow. | YPN

42 of the best photos to take you back to Leeds in 1969

By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 22nd Jul 2024, 11:35 GMT

These wonderful photos chart a year in the life of Leeds at the back end of the 1960s.

They turn back the clock to 1969 and showcase memories from around the city centre before heading out to the suburbs with Aberford, Armley, Bramley Headingley, Hunslet, Holbeck and Roundhay all in focus. READ MORE: Remembering 21 long-lost forgotten city centre pubs and clubs LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

This the North Eastern Hotel another pub due to be demolished as part of the Leeds Inner Ring Road scheme.

7. Leeds city centre

This the North Eastern Hotel another pub due to be demolished as part of the Leeds Inner Ring Road scheme. | YPN Photo: YPN

Leeds Parish Church Choir during the Easter Sunday Service.

8. Leeds city centre

Leeds Parish Church Choir during the Easter Sunday Service. | YPN Photo: YPN

Princess Margaret visited Leeds. She is pictured with the Lord Mayor of Leeds Alderman. A. R. Bretherick.

9. Leeds city centre

Princess Margaret visited Leeds. She is pictured with the Lord Mayor of Leeds Alderman. A. R. Bretherick. | YPN Photo: YPN

The golf house at Gott's Park Golf Course.

10. Armley

The golf house at Gott's Park Golf Course. | YPN Photo: YPN

Back New York Street. 'No Litter' warnings and a vast amount of rubbish and litter.

11. Leeds city centre

Back New York Street. 'No Litter' warnings and a vast amount of rubbish and litter. | YPN Photo: YPN

Dark Arches Road. It runs beneath the City Station towards Neville Street.

12. Leeds city centre

Dark Arches Road. It runs beneath the City Station towards Neville Street. | YPN Photo: YPN

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