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
19. The Headrow
On the left is The Jubilee pub. The row of shops has stone lettering above second floor 'Yorkshire Training College of Music'. The shops are, Hoods Travel, The Paper Shop newsagents, D.H. Atkinson butcher and a vacant store. Pictured in October 1981. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. The Headrow
Bell Watson, estate agents, charted surveyors and Catholic Building Society on The Headrow. Pictured in September 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. June 1967
The Headrow from the junction with Albion Street. To the left is Headrow House with shops on the ground floor including B.O.A.C. and Vallance's radio and television engineers. On the right is Lewis's department store. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. The Headrow
Looking up The Headrow from the crossing with Briggate in November 1966 . | YPN Photo: YPN
23. The Headrow
The Odeon cinema on the corner New Briggate and The Headrow in March 1988. | YPN Photo: YPN
