These wonderful photos showcase a decade of shopping memories along a historic gem which forms a spine across Leeds city centre. They focus on life along The Headrow in the 1940s and feature a range of retail gems including Schofields department store along the half mile route which runs between Westgate and Eastgate. Other landmarks featured in this gallery of memories include The Three Legs pub and Odeon Cinema. The photos 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: The changing face of The Headrow in the 1950s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. The Headrow
The South West side of The Headrow in December 1948 showing number 107 W. Strike Ltd seedsmen, entrance to Butts Court, 109 Waterlow and Sons Ltd. stationers, number 111 entrance to Guildford Chambers with M. Ramsden hairdresser above, number 113 Zip French cleaners. Next is the entrance to Green Dragon Yard then number 115, Guildford Hotel and pub. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. The Headrow
The south-west side of TYhe Headrow in December 1949 showing number 97 G. Eastwood tobacconists, number 99 Martins Ltd. dyers and cleaners, number 101 Craven Dairies Ltd. cafe, number 103 Thornbanks gown warehouse, number 105 A. Pullan hairdresser, number 107 W. Strike Ltd. seedsmen. Next is the entrance to Butts Court, then Waterlow and Sons Ltd. stationers at number 109. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. The Headrow
The south west side of The Headrow in December 1949 showing Leeds and Holbeck Building Society on Albion Street, visible to the left. The premises of Scott, Turnbull and Kendall solicitors are above. Number 97 G. Eastwood tobacconist, number 99 Martins Ltd. dyers and cleaners, number 101 Craven Dairies Ltd. cafe. Traffic lights and a double lamp post are visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. The Headrow
The junction of The Headrow with Albion Street looking straight down Albion Street. On the left G.W. Watson confection and the Liverpool Victoria Insurance. On the opposite corner is the Leeds and Holbeck building society, with the offices of Scott, Turnbull and Kendall solicitors above. Pictured in December 1949. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. The Headrow
The south west side of The Headrow in December 1949 showing number 89 G. Lowe and Son leather goods, 91 Cavendish chambers containing offices of solicitors, accountants and advertising agencies, 93 Lancashire and Yorkshire stationery Co. Ltd., 95 G.W. Wilson confectioner. The Liverpool Victoria Insurance Co. is just visible on the corner with Albion Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. The Headrow
Numbers 85 to 91 on the South-West side of The Headrow. Number 85/87 Hemmingways Furnishers Ltd., number 89 G. Lowe and Son leather goods, 91 Cavendish chambers containing various accountants, solicitors and advertising agencies. To the left, the junction with King Charles Street can be seen. Pictured in December 1948. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net