The Headrow in 40 photos - A snapshot of life on a Leeds city centre gem

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 8th Oct 2019, 06:00 GMT

Updated 13th Nov 2019, 12:23 GMT

It's the historic gem which forms a spine across Leeds city centre.

These photos spanning the decades showcase the changing face of The Headrow which runs for half a mile between between Westgate and Eastgate. READ MORE: Go inside 'The Kremlin' - Leeds Quarry House in the 1990s | The rocky road that took Leeds more than 40 years to finish

Lewis's store on The Headrow. Did you shop there back in the day? | jpimedia

The corner of The Headrow and Vicar Lane. | jpimedia

The Christmas decorations are still up on The Headrow. | jpimedia

Remember Austicks from back in the day? | jpimedia

This photo looks out on the sunshine of The Headrow from Leeds City Museum. | jpimedia

The Headrow during the 1930s. | jpimedia

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