18 rarely-seen photos take you back to Leeds in the 1970s

This collection of photos takes you back to Leeds 1970s – although the specific year of each image is unknown.

They take you around the city during the decade but can you add a specific date to any of the wonderful photos which provide a fascinating glimpse into life around Leeds?

Suburbs in focus include Headingley and Hunslet as well as Otley, Morley and Chapeltown as well as Leeds city centre. The images are a mix from the YEP archive, David Atkinson Archive, West Yorkshire Archive Service and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: Leeds in the 1970s – What it was like growing up in the decade of strikes and flares LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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