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

This bold new sign on Stanningley Road reminded motorists of where they were.

25. Pudsey

This bold new sign on Stanningley Road reminded motorists of where they were. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Did you work here back in the day? The Yorkshire Bank Computer Centre.

26. Chapel Allerton

Did you work here back in the day? The Yorkshire Bank Computer Centre. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Vehicles outside Leeds Registry Office on Park Square East. The parking meter was a recent addition to the Leeds scene.

27. Leeds city centre

Vehicles outside Leeds Registry Office on Park Square East. The parking meter was a recent addition to the Leeds scene. | YPN Photo: YPN

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The former White Chapel on Hunslet Lane was used by industrial firms when this photo was taken. At the right hand of the building is the old manse.

28. Hunslet

The former White Chapel on Hunslet Lane was used by industrial firms when this photo was taken. At the right hand of the building is the old manse. | YPN Photo: YPN

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The Hol Beck, from which the Holbeck area of Leeds derives its name, pictured from a bridge in Domestic Street.

29. Holbeck

The Hol Beck, from which the Holbeck area of Leeds derives its name, pictured from a bridge in Domestic Street. | YPN Photo: YPN

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A contrast in sailing craft on Yeadon Tarn.

30. Yeadon

A contrast in sailing craft on Yeadon Tarn. | YPN Photo: YPN

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