Leeds Modernists’ Windows on a Modern World: Leeds in the 1970s, launches on Friday 4th December!

We are taking over 6 poster drums across the city centre for two weeks to showcase 6 incredible photographs of Leeds in the 1970s. These rare, reportage images were captured by David Hick, Lecturer in 'Traffic Engineering' at Leeds Polytechnic (now Leeds Beckett University) and long-standing member of Leeds Civic Trust Planning Committee. His impressive private collection has been gifted to and curated by local artist, Clifford Stead. A unique piece of Cliff's work will occupy the sixth drum, depicting the former site of the sadly lost, Leeds International Pool.

Each poster drum has been carefully selected to mirror a historic photograph and scene. The trail will be amongst the city, plastered onto its existing infrastructure. The city will act as a contextualised gallery, where each location is intrinsic to the image presented.

Head into our city centre from Friday 4th December – Thursday 17th December and wander through the 6 following locations:

1.WELLINGTON STREET

2.CITY SQUARE

3.EASTGATE

4.BRIGGATE

5.THE HEADROW

6.WESTGATE

To see previews of the posters head over to our Instagram! #Leeds1970s

A big thank to all of our sponsors, who have made this project possible.