These photo memories focus on the landmarks – from retail to leisure – which generations of city folk will remember with fond memories from back in the day. They include a plan for an underground system for Leeds which was never built owing to the cost. Imagine if the project had gone ahead? It would have transformed travel around the city. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
It is known as Leeds's 'secret cinema'. When the old Odeon picture house in the Merrion Centre opened in 1964 it was the first cinema to be built in the city for 30 years. But it only welcomed cinema goers for 13 years before closing. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
2. Leeds city centre
Did you know Briggate boasted a subway back in the day? This photo was taken between 1970 and 1973. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre
Remember this escalator, nicknamed the Smartie Tube, at Leeds Shopping Plaza on Albion Street in the city centre? Pictured in September 2002. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
4. Leeds city centre
Located at the lower end of Westgate Leeds International Pool was notable for its brutalist architecture. Demolished in 2009. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
5. Headingley
Headingley said goodbye to a landmark which had stood proud in the heart of the community before mother nature had her say. The Shire Oak had stood tall and proud for 1,000 years before eventually succumb to its age, finally collapsing in 1941. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds city centre
Plans for a Leeds underground which cost stopped it in its tracks. | YPN Photo: YPN