They are the photos which showcase life in Leeds city centre during the 1960s. These images turn the clock back to life in city centre during the decade and feature landmarks still part of city life today. These include Boar Lane, Leeds General Infirmary, City Square and the Inner Ring Road. These images are from 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: 24 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1968 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
The Odeon Cinema at the junction of New Briggate and The Headrow on the night of a performance by The Beatles. Pictured in October 1964 | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

8. Leeds city centre
Bishopgate Street showing the Queen's Hotel and the entrance to the City Station on the left. City Square is in the background with the Norwich Union Building in the centre. Pictured in January 1964. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

9. Leeds city centre
A view of the inner courtyard of Bean Ing Mills, looking west. The buildings were constructed around a quadrangle. Pictured in July 1963 | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

10. Leeds city centre
Maude Street onto part of the Day School which adjoined Leeds Parish Church of St Peter's. The school was founded in 1812 on the site of a tithe barn and fronted onto the Calls. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

11. Leeds city centre
This view looks from the end of New Station Street across City Square. The General Post Office can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

12. Leeds city centre
The Headrow from the junction with Albion Street in June 1967. To the left is Headrow House with shops on the ground floor including B.O.A.C. and Vallance's radio and television engineers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


