1979 felt like the winds of economic and social change were blowing into Leeds, a city whose residents kept smiling despite life, at times, being a struggle. It was a 12 months which West Yorkshire County Council planners rejected plans for an £80,000 Park Row footbridge in the city centre - part of a prestigious walkway in the sky - saying it contravened building regulations and was dangerous. These photos are a mix fromn 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: 18 photos take you back to Leeds in 1978 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in 1979
The car park of the Morrisons store in Yeadon in December 1979. The photo looks towards South View Road where the long, single storey building of Yeadon Health Centre can be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in 1979
The Lucky Days Bingo Hall on Aberford Road at Woodlesford in July 1979, which has round windows on upper floor. Sonia, ladies' hairdresser, occupies part of the ground floor. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds in 1979
Kirkgate in Cecember 1979. Pictured, from left, is Kirkgate Anglers' fishing tackle, Derby Bar Cafe, Woodworkers Supply Stores D.I.Y. and Las Vegas amusements. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in 1979
Harewood Street, seen from the junction with Ludgate Hill, showing the premises of Willis Ludlow, department store, which appears to be closed in December 1979. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds in 1979
A busy Briggate in April 1979. On the left is J.Weir & Son 'the jeweller's who care' and further down, Debenhams. On the right, Dolcies shoe shop is visible on the corner with Albion Place, then Hornes and Hepworths followed by the Army Stores and Peter Lord's far right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds in 1979
King Edward Street to Briggate and the junction with Albion Place in April 1979. Dolcis shoe shop is on the corner of Briggate and Albion PLace and above, at number 17 Albion Place, is Brook Street Bureau, office staff agency. West Riding House is visible in the background. Photo: Leeds Planning Department