Life seemed grim and bleak for Leeds and its residents in 1971 with this photo of a shopper on Commercial Street looking at the camera summing up the mood of many. The gloom of the 12 months was punctuated with some hope and laughter. The Rolling Stones took to the stage for a gig which is still remembered to this day while a group of Ukrainian dancers lifted spirits on the Town Hall steps. Enjoy these photos, a mix from the YEP and others 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: 23 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1970 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in 1971
Retired engineer Alastair Cameronis pictured with a model steam engine in November 1971 which he has been making for nearly four years in the workshop at his Roundhay home.
8. Leeds in 1971
The Dallas Boys in their dressing room with their dog Petra in January 1971. Pictured are Nicky Clarke, Joe Smith, Stan Jones, Leon Fisk and Bob Wragg.
9. Leeds in 1971
Martin Seeber points to the spot where his arrow landed to win him tyhe Scorton Silver Arrow contest in June 1971. The oldest competitor, Ben Hird, looks on.
12. Leeds in 1971
Were you a regular here back in the day? The Anchor pub pictured in July 1971.