They take you around the city centre during the decade but can you add a specific date to any of the wonderful photos? Landmarks in focus include The Headrow, Merrion Hotel, Queens Hotel, Leeds Civic Hall and Leeds Town Hall. The images are published courtesy of 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: 18 rarely-seen photos take you back to Leeds in the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

13. Leeds city centre circa 1960s
The rear of the Queens Hotel seen from Bishopgate Street. On the left is the entrance to a passage leading to the City Station. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

14. Leeds city centre circa 1960s
Two shops on Commercial Street. On the left is Norvic, a shoe retailer at nos. 18 - 20 and on the right W.H. Smith, bookshop and stationers, at nos. 15 - 17. The entrance to Leeds Library, a private subscription library, is between the two shops. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


