They focus on landmarks and shops as well as news stories making the headlines throughout the year and are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who visted the city centre for work, rest and play. The images are a mix from West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive 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
7. Leeds city centre in 1967
The Guardian Assurance Group Building which was the headquarters of Williams Deacon still trading under its own name until the 1980s. It stands at the junction of East Parade, to the left, and Infirmary Street and was built in 1966. The building, owned by Roando Holdings Ltd., was refurbished both externally and internally in the 1990s and is now known as Minerva House. Pictured in June 1967. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre in 1967
This photo from June 1967 looks from 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 visible on the right edge. In the background is the Queen's Hotel and The Majestic, at this time a cinema and ballroom. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre in 1967
This view looks from the end of New Station Street across City Square. The General Post Office can be seen. Designed by Sir Henry Tanner and completed in 1896, this building provides a striking first impression of the city for visitors arriving by train. The Black Prince statue is visible in front of the Post Office in the centre of City Square. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre in 1967
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Alderman Joshua S. Walsh, is shown a plan on the wall during the official opening of the new premises at Leeds City Station in May 1967 The station had been rebuilt at a cost of £45 million; changes included the demolition of the old booking office. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre in 1967
A view down Alexander Street past the war memorial, over Victoria Gardens and over The Headrow to the Eagle Star Insurance Group building. Pictured in February 1967. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre in 1967
A parade of shops located opposite St Anne's Cathedral. On the left at number 25 is Austick's Bookshop. At number 27 is George Blakey's TV and Radio Shop. Above these shops are the solicitors firm Bernard & Fielding. At number 29 is Top Town Hairdressers. At number 31 is the Carmel religious bookshop, eventually taken over by St Paul's but still at this location. At number 35 on the right a doorway leads to Eric Brierley & Co Estate agents with The Corner Shop located at the end of the building at number 37. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net