From removal vans to tea time congestion this photo gallery transports you back to 1971. It was also a year of celebrity visits, fundraising and fun. These images, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, chart a year in the life of your city and its residents. READ MORE: 22 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1972 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Leeds in 1971
Members of the Evening Post Women's Circle defend themselves with long loaves from friendly "attack" by French soldiers during a four day trip to Paris in May 1971. This picture was taken at Beauvais as the party was en route home. Pictured, from left, are Pat Dawson, Joyce James and Marjorie Baines. Photo: YPN
20. Leeds in 1971
Two pupils at Fulneck Girls' School - Christine Rutley, left, and Diane Gregson - at a memorial gate to Dorothy Connor in the school gardens in May 1971. Photo: YPN
21. Leeds in 1971
Leeds's own Martin Seeber points to the spot where his arrow landed to win him the Scorton Silver Arrow contest in Jun e 1971. The oldest competitor, 90-year-old Ben Hird looks on. Photo: YPN
22. Leeds in 1971
The corn dollies of Yorkshire were helping Celia Gardiner gain her Master of Philosophy at Leeds University in June 1971. In two years, from her research, she hoped to submit a thesis on corn dollies in the county to earn another degree to add to her Aberdeen University MA. Photo: YPN
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