1977 proved to be a year of celebration and commiseration for a city and its residents. The landmark Quarry Hill Flats were in the process of being demolished while a city came together to mark the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. Enjoy these photos, published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, charting a year in the life of your city. 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
7. Leeds in 1977
A photo to mark the retirement of Central Library staff member Mary Pedley, seen in the centre. Her brother Alan Pedley was a long serving member of Leeds City Council. This was taken in the Acquisitions department, where incoming new book stocks were processed. On the left is Marion Hartley, next Geoff Barrett, who was department manager. To the right of Miss Pedley is Barbara Hopper, then Maureen Hunter, then Josie Gooch. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in 1977
Meanwood Shopping Centre on Green Road, with Malcolm’s Bargain Stores prominent. A bus shelter is seen in front. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds in 1977
Part of Morley's Queen Street popularly known as Scatcherd Hill. 31 on the left is an estate agents while 33 is 'The Greenhouse' florists and fruiterers, proprietors T.S. and C.C. Rothwell. Work is in progress outside. Pictured in Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in 1977
The Shambles looking towards the Market Place in Wetherby. On the right is the Dental Surgery of J. L. Cooke at number 5, The Shambles. Lloyd's Bank in the background is number 55 Market Place. The Shambles is decorated with red, white and blue bunting, some with a Union Jack motif, in celebration of the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: Wetherby Historical Trust
11. Leeds in 1977
Wetherby Town Hall in the market place draped in red, white and blue for the Silver Jubilee of the reign of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Dees Taxis's is at 45 Market Place and in the background the tower of Wetherby Parish Church is visible. Photo: Wetherby Historical Trust
12. Leeds in 1977
Blocks of flats near the Seacroft Centre. Brookland Towers are on the left and Bailey Towers on the right. Bungalows on Bailey’s Court are in front, left. Houses on Brooklands Lane can be seen in the background between the tower blocks. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net