They are the photos which showcase life in Leeds city centre during the 1960s. These images turn the clock back to life in city centre during the decade and feature landmarks still part of city life today. These include Boar Lane, Leeds General Infirmary, City Square and the Inner Ring Road. These images are from photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 24 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1968 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. June 1967
Infirmary Street across City Square before the site was redeveloped following the closure of the road seen in the foreground which ran between the square itself, seen on the left, and the General Post Office Building. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. 1964
The Queens Hotel is on the left, this is Wellington Street. In the centre is the Majestic Cinema and Ballroom, Quebec Street is on the right. The building with the clock tower is the Post Office. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. May 1964
A view from Boar Lane showing the demolition of Royal Exchange Buildings taking place. Several people have stopped to watch. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre
City Square in May 1964 showing the demolition taking place of the Royal Exchange Buildings at number 1A Park Row. A tower block replaced the buildings in 1965. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre
Duncan Street looking west towards Boar Lane, taken from the junction with Call Lane. On the left are two public houses, the Star & Garter and the Duncan. Shops in between include Watson tailors and W.W. Slee, antique dealer. Pictured in January 1964. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre
Work in progress on Leeds International Pool at Westgate. It opened on September 23, 1967. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net