The 1970s brought challenges and change to the LS11 community and its residents. They photos capture the harsh realities of life in the suburb as well as the now demolished streets and landmarks. They are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Beeston in the 1980s – 19 photo memories put LS11 in focus LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Beeston in the 1970s
The curtain came down on 60 years of movie history at The Malvern Cinema on Beeston Hill in 1971. Photo: YPN
8. Beeston in the 1970s
Bowness Place seen from Cambrian Road in March 1973. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Beeston in the 1970s
This view seen from Cambrian Street in May 1973 shows Geranium Terrace with Geranium Street to the left and Bowness Street to the right. Stott Brothers Glass Manufacturers is on the left Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Beeston in the 1970s
The Crescent Social Club, formerly the Crescent Cinema, at the junction of Dewsbury Road and Parkside Lane in May 1979. The building opened as a cinema in August 1921 and closed in July 1968. It went on to become Winston's health and leisure centre. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Beeston in the 1970s
Hardy Street in June 1971 seen from the back yard of Park View. Back Park View is the road leading off to the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Beeston in the 1970s
The Beeston Y.M.C.A on Temple Crescent pictured in June 1979. Photo: Peter Thacker