Life around the suburb during the 1970s are brought into focus thanks to this wonderful collection of photos which are sure to evoke memories for a generation of residents who called LS11 home back in the day. Familiar streets, landmarks, shops and WMCs are all featured in this gallery. The images are published courtesy of West Yorkshire Archive Service, which collects and looks after the unique documentary heritage of the region dating from the 12th century to the present day - more than 800 years of local history. It also runs Catablogue, an online blog dedicated to preserving the past, serving the present and protecting the future. READ MORE: 41 brilliant photos take you back to Beeston in the early 2000s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Beeston in the 1970s
Two back-to-back terraced houses on Normanton Terrace with a yard on the right housing shared outside toilets. Pictured in June 1973. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
14. Beeston in the 1970s
Beeston Y.M.C.A. on Temple Crescent. Pictured in June 1979. Photo: YPN
15. Beeston in the 1970s
An eyesore in the Tunstall Road area off Dewsbury Road pictured in April 1973. Photo: YPN
17. Beeston in the 1970s
"Neighbourliness has not died" agreed Malvern Rise residents Emily Cooper, left, and Eveline Winterbottom in May 1979. Photo: YPN
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