It starts with this evocative photo of a horse and cart in a city suburb and provides a stark reminder of social history and a time lost. The image is one of 18 celebrating life in Leeds in 1976. It was a 12 months of change, challenges and as well as scorching temperatures which left city folk melting in the ice cream heat. Memories from city suburbs featured in this gallery include Pudsey, Woodhouse, Bramham as well as Hyde Park, Ilkley and the city centre. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 17 photos take you back to Leeds in 1975 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
14. Leeds in 1976
When it seemed the six bells of All Saint's Church at Bramham might be silenced for the want of ringers in october 1976, a team of village teenagers stepped in to learn the ropes. Now the bells are heard in full cry every Sunday thanks to a group of 12 youngsters aged between 12 and 18. The seven shown here are, from left, Syliva Mullen, Elizabeth Shaw, Sandra Mullen, Carol Sanderson, Jennifer Ware, Paul Sanderson and Alison Prendergast. Each week they were are taught the art of campanology by Raymond East, a member of the York Minster bellringing team. Photo: YPN
15. Leeds in 1976
Roundhay Road County Primary School in Sheepscar. It was located in Roundhay Road between the junctions of Enfield Street and Grant Street. Now demolished. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds in 1976
The main entrance to the Thorp Arch Trading Estate. with the Goodyear Complex on the left. Photo: YPN
17. Leeds in 1976
A view of Hawes Place looking south in January 1976. After the junction with Rider Road the street becomes State Street which is crossed by Ganton Place, Ganton Mount and Ganton View. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds in 1976
Pudsey House opened in May 1976. The former fire station on the Market Place was the headquarters of Pudsey Council of Voluntary Services. Photo: YPN