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.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

Andrew Hutchinson
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

Children's Day Queen Suzanne Allman. Also pictured, left to right, Debra Kurylo, Alison Lowe, Katharine Eddison, Anne Britton, Jeanette Thackery, Jayne Hamilton and at the back, page boy Martin Jenkin.

13. Roundhay

Children's Day Queen Suzanne Allman. Also pictured, left to right, Debra Kurylo, Alison Lowe, Katharine Eddison, Anne Britton, Jeanette Thackery, Jayne Hamilton and at the back, page boy Martin Jenkin. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Bishopgate Street. The junction with Neville Street and Dark Arches.

14. Leeds city centre

Bishopgate Street. The junction with Neville Street and Dark Arches. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Recognise this parade of shops? It is Chapel Allerton shopping centre.

15. Chapel Allerton

Recognise this parade of shops? It is Chapel Allerton shopping centre. | YPN Photo: YPN

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The precinct in Burley Lodge Road.

16. Burley

The precinct in Burley Lodge Road. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Gipton Fire Station. A last minute polish for the fire-fighting equipment in preparation for a visit by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Alderman A. R. Bretherick.

17. Gipton

Gipton Fire Station. A last minute polish for the fire-fighting equipment in preparation for a visit by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Alderman A. R. Bretherick. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Traffic problems at Bridge End in Leeds.

18. Leeds city centre

Traffic problems at Bridge End in Leeds. | YPN Photo: YPN

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