Circa 1967 is the timeframe for this wonderful collection of photos from around Leeds city centre. The main photo starts with an escalator that doesn’t now exist featuring an advert for a now closed nightspot -Locarno Mecca Dancing - remembered by a generation of revellers. Landmarks featured in the gallery include Merrion Centre, Albion Street, Empire Arcade, Park Square, Bond Street, Lands Lane, Briggate and The Headrow. The 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. READ MORE: Lost city centre landmarks - The Leeds Skywalk LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Leeds city centre
Ashe and Nephew, wine merchants on Albion Street. A man appears to be buying something at Tobacco Kiosk next door. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre
The corner of Lands Lane and Commercial Street showing Betty's cafe. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
A view down Albion Street showing Kardomah Cafe. Also visible are Smith's cleaners and Austin Reed. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre
The Grand Arcade clock made by Potts of Leeds and designed by George Smith, showing figures from Ivanhoe by Walter Scott including Robin Hood and Friar Tuck. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre
Inside County Arcade looking towards Briggate. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre
The entrance to Grand Arcade on Vicar Lane. Shops on either side, both with awnings. On the left is the American Wallpaper Stores. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net