1973 proved a year of change and challenges for the city and its residents. Parking charges were introduced on a Saturday while plans were unveiled to demolish a city centre landmark. This collection pulls together memories from the city centre and the suburbs including Armley, Meanwood, Rothwell, Burmantofts and Roundhay. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: Leeds in the 1970s – What it was like growing up in the decade of strikes and flares LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in 1973
A telephoto shot taken from the clock tower of Morley Town Hall in June 1973. In the foreground are the trees and houses of Dawson Hill and Banks Hill, while the two mill chimneys are for two of the largest factories in Morley. In the centre right middle distance is the Prospect Mills of J.& S. Rhodes Ltd. (name on water tower) which really stretches right across the photograph from the old Providence Mill buildings at the left hand side to the new 1950s and 1934 blocks which are hidden among the trees on the right hand side. Behind this mill are the council houses of the Ingle Estate and the private houses of the Springfield Estate. Springfield Mills is in the left hand background with a flag flying from the water tower. Photo: David Atkinson Archive
8. Leeds in 1973
A military band performing at Roundhay Gala in 1973, held at Roundhay Park. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds in 1973
A photograph of two High Street Transport lorries outside of the High Street Transport depot. There is a lorry driver stood in front of the vehicle holding a remote control. This is a Burton's company photograph. Pictured in June 1973. Photo: Leeds Museums Service
10. Leeds in 1973
A photograph of a High Street Transport lorry driving down Oak Tree Drive in Gipton. This is locally known as ‘Fairway Hill’, so named after the public house that once stood at the top of the hill. There is a tower block on the left side of the road and several blocks of low-rise council housing. There are also two cars driving down the road. This is a Burton's company photograph. Pictured in June 1973. Photo: Leeds Museums Service
11. Leeds in 1973
A High Street Transport lorry makes its way through Burmantofts in June 1973. The driver leans out of the window. There are 1930s council houses in the background. A tower block is visible to the left of the lorry as well as low-rise council housing. This a Burton's company photograph. Photo: Leeds Museums Service
12. Leeds in 1973
Match action from Leeds United's Cup Winners Cup third round first leg clash against Rapid Bucharest at Elland Road in March 1973. Allan Clarke scores. Leeds won 5-0. Photo: YPN