Landmarks such as Kirkgate Market and Leeds International Pool as well as well travelled streets including The Headrow, Boar Lane, Vicar Lane, Briggate and Great Street are all featured in this rewind. All the photos featured in this gallery are circa 1971 to 1973 although the exact date is unknown. The 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. 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
13. Leeds city centre
George Street looking towards Dyer Street with Quarry Hill Flats in the background, left. A car park is on the right before the junction with East Lane. Further along on Dyer Street are stalls of Kirkgate Outdoor Market including Peter Kamil, cloth retailer. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre
Park Row looking north. Very much part of the financial centre of Leeds, this street has a long association with banks; the Midland Bank is seen here on the left, then Lloyds Bank follows after the junction with Russell Street. Barclays Bank is also on this side of the road, while on the opposite side are the National Provincial Bank and Westminster Bank, later to be merged into the National Westminster. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city cnetrre
The Norwich Union Insurance Group Building at no.1 City Square, by the junction with Park Row, seen on the right. Barclays Bank occupies the ground floor. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre
Inside the Merrion Centre. Shops seen here include Northern Wine Stores, LD Finsbury chemist, Radio Rentals, Suedecraft ladieswear, Scandia restaurant and H. Samuel jeweller, though they are mostly hidden behind screens which are being set up for a display. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre
Westgate looking towards West Street. A Texaco petrol filling station is on the right followed by shops on West Street in ascending order from no.68. Wellington Lane is on the left including Watson's at no.23-25. The tower block in the background is Marlborough Towers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leecs city centre
The St. John's Garden of Rest on Merrion Street looking across to Wade Lane in the background. The building seen on the left comprises nos.15-29 Wade Lane. It has since been demolished to make way for the St. John's Shopping Centre which opened in 1985. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net