Leeds city centre: 14 wicked photos take you down Wellington Street in the 1970s and 1980s

By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 2nd Oct 2024, 11:20 BST

These photos showcases life on a well-travelled gateway to Leeds city centre over two decades.

The gallery focuses on Wellington Street during the 1970s and 1980s and brings into focus shops, pubs, cafes and landmarks as well the sight of traffic congestion that will be familiar to generations of people. Enjoy these photos plucked from the YEP archive – is it the Wellington Street you remember? READ MORE: 16 nostalgic photo gems showcase vibrant Vicar Lane LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

A view down Wellington Street circa 1973.

1. Wellington Street memories

A view down Wellington Street circa 1973. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Wellington Street and Wellington Road junction pictured in October 1970.

2. Wellington Street memories

The Wellington Street and Wellington Road junction pictured in October 1970. | YPN Photo: YPN

Wellington Street in March 1973. In view is an advertising billboard for Tetley Bittermen.

3. Wellington Street memories

Wellington Street in March 1973. In view is an advertising billboard for Tetley Bittermen. | YPN Photo: YPN

Wellington Street at the junction with Northern Street in March 1973.

4. Wellington Street memories

Wellington Street at the junction with Northern Street in March 1973. | YPN Photo: YPN

Post Office Tower under construction on left in this photo from March 1973.

5. Wellington Street memories

Post Office Tower under construction on left in this photo from March 1973. | YPN Photo: YPN

Two men make their way down Wellington Street in July 1974.

6. Wellington Street memories

Two men make their way down Wellington Street in July 1974. | YPN Photo: YPN

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