These photos spanning the decades showcase the changing face of The Headrow which runs for half a mile between between Westgate and Eastgate. These rarely-seen images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. Enjoy this look at life on one of the city centre's most famous thoroughfares down the decades. READ MORE: Briggate down the decades - The Leeds street we all know and love | Schofields Leeds in 12 photos - The department store which stood proud among the city's shopping elite LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

19. The Headrow
Bell Watson, estate agents, charted surveyors and Catholic Building Society on The Headrow. Pictured in September 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

20. June 1967
The Headrow from the junction with Albion Street. To the left is Headrow House with shops on the ground floor including B.O.A.C. and Vallance's radio and television engineers. On the right is Lewis's department store. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

21. The Headrow
Looking up The Headrow from the crossing with Briggate in November 1966 . | YPN Photo: YPN

22. The Headrow
The Odeon cinema on the corner New Briggate and The Headrow in March 1988. | YPN Photo: YPN



