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
13. Leeds in 1978
View of the west side of Briggate On the left is John Dyson & Sons, jewellers and watchmakers, which has two ornate clocks, one displaying the year 1865 in which the business was founded. Next to this isJet Dry Cleaners, then No.28 Boar Lane Discount Warehouse, on the corner with Boar Lane which can just be seen on the right of the photo. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds in 1978
The big clean up after subsidence on West View in Micklefield in February 1978. Photo: YPN
16. Leeds in 1978
East Street in Cross Green looking east, showing the junction with Ellerby Lane on the left. The Fisherman's Hut pub is on the corner. On the right of the picture is Spen Tyres. As the road turns to the right it becomes Cross Green Lane. Pictured in October 1978. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds in 1978
Anita Wisdom at a Caribbean Association open day in May 1978. Photo: YPN
18. Leeds in 1978
Elland Road in August 1978. Pictured is General Haulage Company and Marston Radiator Services Ltd. On either side of the picture are two advertising hoardings, including ones for Skol lager, Schrieber furnature, and Cigarettes. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net