The main photo features a comedy icon who was recovering in the Brotherton Wing at Leeds General Infirmary after a heart attack. Eric Morecambe is pictured with his wife Joan smiling as he looks through get well soon cards from fans. This was 1968 and the photo is one of 12 charting the year in the life of Leeds city centre. Another celebrity pictured in the heart of Leeds during the year was singer and actress Gracie Fields. She was caught on camera in City Square with husband Boris having come out of retirement to perform at Batley Variety Club. The images are a mix from the YEP archive, West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: The story of a lost Leeds village LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds city centre
A public meeting within Leeds Town Hall in May 1968 where a public appeal was made for the creation of a new theatre - the Leeds Playhouse. The audience was addressed by local acting legend Peter O’Toole, Hunslet-born Keith Waterhouse and John Neville, who was then Artistic Director of Nottingham Playhouse. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
Looking south-west along North Street. in November 1968 Midland Bank, M. Boyds and Troy Auto Spares can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
The entrance to Irwins on the corner of Providence Place and Clay Pit Lane. A car is parked in front of a barrier made out of two oil drums and a plank of wood. Pictured in November 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
The east side of New Briggate in November 1968 showing shops at numbers 20 to 24. To the left is Bloom and Samson chemist, next a building for let, then Kee Hong chinese restaurant, Ethel Lewis hairstylist and Clive's jewellers Ltd. share the same building. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Royal pictured in May 1968. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Leeds city centre
Looking west-north-west from the corner of New York Road and Regent Street, where a flyover is being built. Pictured in November 1968. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net