1966 was a 12 months which featured construction work in progress on the building of a new terminal at Leeds and Bradford Airport which would replace the one damaged by fire in May 1965. A control tower is also being built and as demonstrated by the busy car park in the foreground, services were not disrupted at all during the period of the build. Temporary passenger accommodation was provided in the old Avro flight shed used during the war, until the new terminal was completed in May 1968. The photo is one of 43 showcasing life around the city. Memories from the city centre are in focus with reflections from city suburbs including Richmond Hill, Scholes and Roundhay all featured. The images are a mix from the YEP archive, West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. 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
37. Leeds city centre
The new-look Leeds City Police car in September 1966. It boasted an illuminated sign on top and large letters on each side. | YPN Photo: YPN
38. Leeds city centre
Looking along Woodhouse Lane from The Headrow in January 1966. Lewis's Department Store is on the right . This building was sold to Allders in 1996. A no entry buses only scheme can be seen operating. This area has now been redeveloped as the pedestrian only Dortmund Square. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
39. Leeds city centre
Associated British Picture Corporation TV Offices at Permanent House on The Headrow. The company brought independent television to Yorkshire on November 3, 1956 and provided programmes for the North,. An office worker is seen at her desk in the photo. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
40. Leeds city centre
Looking along Alfred Street from Boar Lane in May 1966.. On the corners are Dunn & Co., hatters (left) and the National Provincial Bank (right). At the far end of Alfred Street are the former premises of C.W. Agencies Ltd., wholesale toys and sports goods, now advertised as 'sold' and John Whitehead and Sons Ltd., printers and lithographers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
41. Leeds city centre
Marlborough Towers, a high-rise block of flats on Duncombe Street, taken in May 1966, the year of its completion. The flats rise to a height of 47 metres over 17 floors. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
42. Leeds city centre
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Alderman Joshua S. Walsh, is seen being presented with a coach by the Yorkshire Regional Committee of the Variety Club of Great Britain, outside the Civic Hall in June 1966. The £1,200 11 seater minibus, equipped with safety belts on each seat, is to be used for pupils of the Hunslet Lane and Grafton Special Schools, mainly to take the children on weekend and summer holiday trips. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net