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
13. Celebrities in Leeds
Comedian Bob Monkhouse opens the Fine Fare supermarket in Moortown in March 1969. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
14. Celebrities in Leeds
The Beatles in the dressing room of the Odeon the city centre on their second visit in November 1963. They played to a capacity audience of 2,500 with another 8,000 fans outside. Also on the bill were the Vernons Girls, Brook Brothers, Peter Jay and the Jay walking Rockmen and the Kestral vocal group. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
15. Celebrities in Leeds
Pop group The Bachelors on a visit to the new Vallances store on New Market Street in August 1964. They flew into Leeds Bradford Airport from Blackpool where they had been performing for the summer season on the Central Pier. A crowd of several hundred fans came to see them on their visit to Leeds and there were four police constables on duty. The Bachelors are seen here signing autographs and copies of their latest record. In 1964 the Bachelors released the singles, Diane, Ramona, I believe, I Wouldn't Trade You For The World and No Arms Could Ever Hold You. They also released two EPs and an album in the same year. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
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