Nostalgia photos take you down Wellington Street in the 1970s and 1980s

These photos showcase life on a well-travelled gateway to Leeds city centre over two decades.

The gallery focuses on Wellington Street during the 1970s and 1980s and brings into focus shops, pubs, cafes and landmarks as well the sight of traffic congestion that will be familiar to generations of people. Enjoy these photos plucked from the YEP archive – is it the Wellington Street you remember? READ MORE: 16 of the best nostalgic photos bring Vicar Lane into focus LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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