The images turn the focus on celebrity visits to Leeds during the 1960s. Familiar faces from the world of TV and film as well as sport and music are featured. They are all published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service, which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

7. Celebrities in Leeds
Hollywood film star Jayne Mansfield photographed outside Armley Prison in April 1967, sitting on the bonnet of a Rolls Royce. She was going on to perform at Batley Variety Club for £4,000 per week. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

8. Celebrities in Leeds
Singing group The Scaffold visiting BBC Radio Leeds to judge a singing dogs competition in February 1969. Hailing from Liverpool they were poet Roger McGough, humourist John Gorman and musician Mike McGear (Paul McCartney's brother). Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

9. Celebrities in Leeds
Actor Wilfrid Brambell, who played Steptoe in Steptoe and Son, pictured in Scholls Foot Clinic on Commercial Street in June 1967. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

10. Celebrities in Leeds
Cilla Black, Bruce Forsyth and Lionel Blair photographed in a car outside Yorkshire Television studios in June 1969. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

11. Celebrities in Leeds
Pop singer Eden Kane is photographed with two girls, making a personal appearance at the Silver Blades skating rink in May 1965. Born Richard Sarstedt he had a number 1 hit with Well I Ask You and a further top ten hit with Boys Cry in 1964. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

12. Celebrities in Leeds
Sir Arthur Bliss, Master of the Queen's music, was a judge for the 1st Leeds International Pianoforte Competition at the Queens Hall in September 1963. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service


