The length of Vicar Lane towards the Corn Exchange (top of picture), passing Markets seen on left. Briggate can be seen toward right of picture. — The length of Vicar Lane towards the Corn Exchange (top of picture), passing Markets seen on left. Briggate can be seen toward right of picture. | Peter Thacker

placeholder image — The length of Vicar Lane towards the Corn Exchange (top of picture), passing Markets seen on left. Briggate can be seen toward right of picture. | Peter Thacker

17 of the best bird's eye view photos of Leeds city centre from the 1990s

By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 26th Jun 2024, 11:30 GMT

Enjoy this high flying tour of Leeds city centre which takes you back to the late 1990s.

These photos capture a rarely-seen bird's eye view of the city and its landmarks in 1997. They were taken at a time when parts of the Leeds city centre loop road were being created. How many landmarks can you spot? READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Park Lane and The Headrow.

7. Leeds from the air

Park Lane and The Headrow. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

The bottom of Eastgate.

8. Leeds from the air

The bottom of Eastgate. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

This view takes in Leeds Civic Hall and Leeds Civic Theatre.

9. Leeds from the air

This view takes in Leeds Civic Hall and Leeds Civic Theatre. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

City Square looking back down Bishopgate Street.

10. Leeds from the air

City Square looking back down Bishopgate Street. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

Leeds Parish Church is featured in the centre of this picture with Crown Point Bridge seen upper left.

11. Leeds from the air

Leeds Parish Church is featured in the centre of this picture with Crown Point Bridge seen upper left. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

The Calls running alongside the River Aire to Bridge End with Swinegate also featured.

12. Leeds from the air

The Calls running alongside the River Aire to Bridge End with Swinegate also featured. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

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