The gallery showcases all aspects of daily life along the popular commuter route – from shops and pubs, through to landmarks and characters - during the 1970s and 1980s. They were two decades which brought Yorkshire Television studios into focus as well as Leeds City Fire Brigade headquarters. Many of these photos have been hidden away in the YEP archive and never seen before. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Burley and Kirkstall LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Kirkstall Road in the 1970s
Leeds City Fire Brigade moved into its new £500,000 headquarters at the city end of Kirkstall Road in March 1972. Appliances are seen arriving by convoy from the old Central Fire Station on Park Street. On arrival crews were greeted by the Chief Fire Officer Mr. Clifford Forrest and the Chairman of the Corporation Licensing Committee Alderman Kenneth Davison. Photo: YPN
8. Kirkstall Road in the 1970s
A friendly wave from Gracie Fields - now aged 72 - on her arrival at the Yorkshire Television studios to record a A Stars On Sunday programme in October 1970. The singer, likely to be in Leeds for two or three days, is looking forward to a shopping expedition. "I like Leeds," she said. "Especially the shops." Photo: YPN
9. Kirkstall Road in the 1970s
New warning lights were put up on either side of the dual carriageway in Kirkstall Road outside the Fire Station in October 1976. Photo: Peter Thacker
10. Kirkstall Road in the 1970s
The Kirkstall Road viaduct pictured in November 1975. Photo: YPN
11. Kirkstall Road in the 1970s
Kirkstall Road from the Leeds Fire HQ in January 1974. Photo: Mel Hulme
12. Kirkstall Road in the 1970s
YTV employees during their demonstration march round the studios in Kirkstall Road in September 1979. Photo: YPN