Vicar Lane Bus Station was a popular meeting point for generations of travellers and would serve the city for just over another decade after when this photo was taken in the spring of 1978. It is one of 18 photos showcasing life across the city throughout a 12 months which featured Challenge Cup glory for Leeds RL and a fire tragedy at a city hostel. 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 city centre nostalgia – Memories of Vicar Lane Bus Station LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in 1978
Colton CC whom played in the Leeds League. Back row, from left, are Michael Galley, Michael England, Bill Shaw, Steve Field, Robert Horner, Peter Eckersley and Martin Horner (scorer). Front row, from left, are Roy Temple, Gordon Kirby, Daryl McManus (captain), Nicholas Ryder and David Ryder. Photo: YPN
8. Leeds in 1978
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Oak Tree pictured in January 1978. Photo: YPN
9. Leeds in 1978
Pitman Jack Town was digging into the past to boost his mini mining museum in August 1978. His hobby was collecting mining curios which decorated his home in Allerton Bywater. Photo: YPN
10. Leeds in 1978
Two men died and 11 were taken to hospital after a fire at Grove Hostel for men on Wharf Street in June 1978. Photo: YPN
12. Leeds in 1978
Leeds RL captain David Ward lifts the Challenge Cup at Wembley in May 1978. He is pictured with teammates Steve Pitchford, Willie Oulton, Kevin Dick, and Mick Harrison. Leeds beat St Helens 14-12 in front of 96,000 spectators. Photo: Ernest Brook