Eastgate roundabout taken throught the arch at Quarry Hill Flats and looking up The Headrow in June 1967. Traffic on roundabout includes two buses. Appleyard of Leeds garage is on the roundabout. Some people are also in view, a woman with a shopping bag and a man with one leg and crutches.placeholder image
Eastgate roundabout taken throught the arch at Quarry Hill Flats and looking up The Headrow in June 1967. Traffic on roundabout includes two buses. Appleyard of Leeds garage is on the roundabout. Some people are also in view, a woman with a shopping bag and a man with one leg and crutches. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

23 of the best photos take you back to Leeds city centre in 1967

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 25th May 2024, 04:45 GMT

These wonderful photos showcase the sights and sounds of Leeds city centre in 1967.

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

A performance of Prokofiev's 'War and Peace' at the Leeds Triennial Musical Festival at the Town Hall. This was the British premiere of this performance by the New Philharmonia led by Edward Downes, and featuring the Feastival Chorus and Soloists. Pictured in April 1967.

19. Leeds city centre in 1967

A performance of Prokofiev's 'War and Peace' at the Leeds Triennial Musical Festival at the Town Hall. This was the British premiere of this performance by the New Philharmonia led by Edward Downes, and featuring the Feastival Chorus and Soloists. Pictured in April 1967. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A student parade along Calverley Street, past the Town Hall in a protest at the increase of overseas student fees by the government in FDebrfuary 1967. More than 3,000 students made this the biggest demonstration ever seen in the city.

20. Leeds city centre in 1967

A student parade along Calverley Street, past the Town Hall in a protest at the increase of overseas student fees by the government in FDebrfuary 1967. More than 3,000 students made this the biggest demonstration ever seen in the city. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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A parade of shops on Woodhouse Lane in January 1867. At number 67 on the left is the Winburn Ltd Whitewood furniture specialists. At number 69 is the fine art dealer F. Hutchinson. At number 71 is a newsagents run by E & K Marshall, a variety of cigarette brands are advertised and through the window can be seen rows of sweets in jars. Number 75 on the far right is the Rubbaflors Co. Ltd, specialists in modern floors. On the far left Workman and equipment involved in road works are visible.

21. Leeds city centre in 1967

A parade of shops on Woodhouse Lane in January 1867. At number 67 on the left is the Winburn Ltd Whitewood furniture specialists. At number 69 is the fine art dealer F. Hutchinson. At number 71 is a newsagents run by E & K Marshall, a variety of cigarette brands are advertised and through the window can be seen rows of sweets in jars. Number 75 on the far right is the Rubbaflors Co. Ltd, specialists in modern floors. On the far left Workman and equipment involved in road works are visible. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Leeds Town Crier Alan Holliday outside the Merrion Centre in April 1967. He was employed by the Merrion Centre and had to shout out every hour snippets of local and national news and shopping information. In the background the shopping centre can be seen before the roof was added over the pedestrian area.

22. Leeds city centre in 1967

Leeds Town Crier Alan Holliday outside the Merrion Centre in April 1967. He was employed by the Merrion Centre and had to shout out every hour snippets of local and national news and shopping information. In the background the shopping centre can be seen before the roof was added over the pedestrian area. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Inside the City Varieties Theatre on Swan Street during a performance of 'The Good Old Days' in May 1967. This BBC Television production became TVs longest running music show, running from 1953 to 1983.

23. Leeds city centre in 1967

Inside the City Varieties Theatre on Swan Street during a performance of 'The Good Old Days' in May 1967. This BBC Television production became TVs longest running music show, running from 1953 to 1983. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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Share your memories with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: andrew.hutchinson@jpress.co.uk or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN

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Share your memories with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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