The Headrow looking east towards Eastgate from the junction with Lands Lane, right. On the left is Lewis's department store followed by the junction with New Briggate and then the Odeon cinema. At this time the Odeon was showing 'Double Bunk' starring Ian Carmichael, Sid James, Liz Frazer and Janette Scott which was released in 1961. In the far distance Quarry Hill flats are visible at the bottom of Eastgate.placeholder image
The Headrow looking east towards Eastgate from the junction with Lands Lane, right. On the left is Lewis's department store followed by the junction with New Briggate and then the Odeon cinema. At this time the Odeon was showing 'Double Bunk' starring Ian Carmichael, Sid James, Liz Frazer and Janette Scott which was released in 1961. In the far distance Quarry Hill flats are visible at the bottom of Eastgate. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

14 rarely-seen photos take you back to Leeds city centre in the 1960s

This collection of photos takes you back to Leeds city centre in the 1960s – although the specific year of each image is unknown.

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

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