1970 will also be remembered by Leeds and its residents as a 12 months of celebrity visits, concerts to remember and a new era for transport. The steam era had given way to the diesel age with Leeds at the heart of the revolution. Elsewhere it proved the end of an era for a mining colliery on the outskirts of the city. These images are published courtesy of K S Wheelan, West Yorkshire Archive Service and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 14 photo memories of Leeds city centre in the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
25. Leeds in 1970
The Countess of Harewood with members of Women's Circle on the steps of Harewood House in September 1970.
26. Leeds in 1970
An early morning buyer inspects turkeys in the poultry section of Leeds Wholesale Market in February 1970.
28. Leeds in 1970
Josephine Hornby pictured with Clara the crab at Leeds City Museum in February 1970.
29. Leeds in 1970
This sleek engine in Leeds City Station was one of the latest Peak class type diesels which speed to London. It was named The Royal Tank Regiment.
