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

Share your memories of life in Leeds in 1969 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: andrew.hutchinson@jpress.co.uk or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN

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