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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

The Leeds Victory Parade looking from The Headrow down Albion Street.

37. May 1945

The Leeds Victory Parade looking from The Headrow down Albion Street. | jpimedia

The Headrow in the late 1940s.

38. February 1949

The Headrow in the late 1940s. | jpimedia

The Headrow all decked out for the royal visit.

39. July 1949

The Headrow all decked out for the royal visit. | jpimedia

This view shows a march past by WAAF's on The Headrow,

40. 1942

This view shows a march past by WAAF's on The Headrow, | jpimedia

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