These photos spanning the decades showcase the changing face of The Headrow which runs for half a mile between between Westgate and Eastgate. These rare 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. Enjoy this look at life on one of the city centre's most famous thoroughfares down the decades. READ MORE: The story of the 'Barrel Man' and Dortmund Square LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. The Headrow
Excavations are underway in July 1931 for the new Lewis's department store. The store was opened on September 18, 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. The Headrow
The Headrow at the junction with Wade Lane (left) with the construction of the new Lewis's store well underway. The section of the Headrow, off camera left was formerly known as Guildford Street and the section in front of Lewis's, right, was known as Upperhead Row. Pictured in December 1931. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. The Headrow
An artist's impression of the top part of The Headrow showing the Leeds Permanent building on corner of Headrow and Cookridge Street in October1932. Traffic Islands with street lamps vehicles and people drawn in by artist. The Town Hall is just visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. The Headrow
The British Legion wreath laying ceremony at the Garden of Wreath on The Headrow. Among those present are the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Alderman Joshua Walsh. Pictured in November 1966. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. December 1979
Lower Headrow House, situated in Bramley's Yard off The Headrow. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. October 1981
Located on The Headrow, built as an extension to the existing Leeds Art Gallery, the Henry Moore sculpture gallery cost one million pounds. It was opened by was the Queen in November 1982. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net