1969. The back of a row of terraced housing which slopes upwards. A young girl is standing on one of the walls to hang out washing. Where in Leeds was this photo taken?placeholder image
1969. The back of a row of terraced housing which slopes upwards. A young girl is standing on one of the walls to hang out washing. Where in Leeds was this photo taken? | Eric Jaquier, leodis.net

Why question marks hang over these historic Leeds photos

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 23rd May 2025, 04:45 GMT

These photos are all linked by one unanswered question - where were they taken in Leeds?

Can you help identify the locations? These images are all featured on 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. The majority were taken by Eric Jaquier, from Switzerland, who spent some time in Leeds in 1969/1970 and lived in the Hyde Park/Burley area. He photographed the streets of Hyde Park, Burley, Armley and other areas of the city. READ MORE: Lost Leeds city centre landmarks - The Merrion Centre escalator LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

1969. Close up of part of an unknown Leeds street of terraced housing. Two women stand chatting, one is holding a small child while the other carries a shopping bag. Several other children are gathered around a playpen beneath the window

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1969. Close up of part of an unknown Leeds street of terraced housing. Two women stand chatting, one is holding a small child while the other carries a shopping bag. Several other children are gathered around a playpen beneath the window | Eric Jaquier, leodis.net Photo: Eric Jaquier, leodis.net

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1969. An engineer from the City of Leeds Lighting Department works on a street lamp in the foreground. Rows of terraced housing are in the background but has anyone any idea of the location?

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1969. An engineer from the City of Leeds Lighting Department works on a street lamp in the foreground. Rows of terraced housing are in the background but has anyone any idea of the location? | Eric Jaquier, leodis.net Photo: Eric Jaquier, leodis.net

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An unmade Leeds street in 1969 with red brick terraced homes either side and lines of washing strung between. The houses have arched entrances with doors opening directly onto the pavement. The gaps between the blocks of properties are likely to house yards with outside toilets.

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An unmade Leeds street in 1969 with red brick terraced homes either side and lines of washing strung between. The houses have arched entrances with doors opening directly onto the pavement. The gaps between the blocks of properties are likely to house yards with outside toilets. | Eric Jaquier, leodis.net Photo: Eric Jaquier, leodis.net

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Circa 1968/69. Arthur Rhodes Parker, Mayor of Morley, pulls a pint at an unidentified Morley public house. Alderman Parker was mayor between May 1968 and May 1969.

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Circa 1968/69. Arthur Rhodes Parker, Mayor of Morley, pulls a pint at an unidentified Morley public house. Alderman Parker was mayor between May 1968 and May 1969. | David Atkinson Archive, leodis.net Photo: David Atkinson Archive, leodis.net

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1900s. In this view two women and a child stand in front of the entrance of a house in West Ardsley. But where is the exact location?

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1900s. In this view two women and a child stand in front of the entrance of a house in West Ardsley. But where is the exact location? | David Atkinson Archive, leodis.net Photo: David Atkinson Archive, leodis.net

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Children play in the street outside their Leeds home in 1969. Two little girls, perhaps sisters, are in the doorway of number 7 of an unknown street, possibly in the Hyde Park area.

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Children play in the street outside their Leeds home in 1969. Two little girls, perhaps sisters, are in the doorway of number 7 of an unknown street, possibly in the Hyde Park area. | Eric Jacqier, leodis.net Photo: Eric Jacqier, leodis.net

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