Whatever your view of the city's high rise tower blocks they are very much part of the fabric and heritage of Leeds and have been home to generations of dwellers. These rarely-seen photos taken from the YEP archive provide a snapshot of life and aim to spark memories for former residents. READ MORE: The rise and fall of Hunslet's Leek Street flats | Changing Leeds - Life in the city's high rise flats down the decades LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds retro on facebook

7. May 1959
A view from the top storey of flats in Seacroft at the end of the 1950s. | jpimedia




11. November 1966
A view from Quarry Hill Flats showing New York Road and the car park. | jpimedia

12. March 1968
This is Leek Street flats in Hunslet when they first opened at the end of the 1960s. | jpimedia
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