The Headrow, Briggate, Vicar Lane, Wellington Street, Park Row and Boar Lane are all featured in this rewind to 1953, a year which saw a city come together to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The images are a mix from the Tramway Museum Society and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds city centre in 1953
The premises of D. Richardson & Co, mens' and boys' headwear, at number 16 Somers Street in February 1953. A car park with vans and cars is in the foreground. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre in 1953
Boar Lane, looking towards Vicar Lane. On the left is a corner of C. and A. clothes store, then Holy Trinity Church. The sign for Schweppes drinks is displayed at 148 Briggate, the junction with Boar Lane. On the right, the canopy for Walter Fairburn's White Horse Restaurant can be seen. This was number 18 Boar Lane. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre in 1953
The corner of Wade Lane and Merrion Street in September 1953. Side view of Delmonts Furnishings. Advertising boards visible for Persil, Vega Models and Benzole Petrol. Foreground shows stone sets (cobbles) and zebra crossing with Belisha Beacon. A "No Waiting" sign also in view. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre in 1953
Wellington Street in June 1953. In focus are two brick terrace houses with a woman at a window and boy in the street. A new car is outside the pair of stone houses on the right. The building on the right is rendered with loose slates on roof. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre in 1953
Bank Street in September 1953. Looking south east to numbers 11 and 12. Number 11 occupied by Barnard Harrison insurance broker, number 12 by J Collett Ltd, Millinery Manufacturers. Note arch recesses to downstairs window. No Waiting sign. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre in 1953
Park Lane's junction with Oxford Row in February 1953. The corner of Oxford Street is visible. Premises of Carling & Wright - Electrical and Radio Engineers, The Expanded Metal Co. Ltd., Aire Components Ltd, Fred A. Astin - Building Specialities, Oxford office building. Cars and bicycles on the street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net