This is William Stockdale, 'Billy' to his many friends, who brightened up many a day for LS12 residents during the 17 years he has spent in the suburb doing the rounds with his brush and cart. He is pictured serenading shoppers Daisy Illingworth (left) and Eva Mitchell on Armley Town Street during a decade of huge social and economic change for the community and beyond. These photos, plucked from the YEP, focus on shops, pubs and landmarks affected as well as local characters you may remember from back in the day. READ MORE: Memories of Armley's Tong Road during the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Armley in the 1970s
Last orders was called at the White Horse in July 1973. The pub, at the junction of Wellington Road and Armley Road, was being demolished to make way for the Inner Ring Road scheme.
8. Armley in the 1970s
Fun in the playground at Armley C. of E. School on Wesley Road in January 1974. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Armley in the 1970s
Security was an issue at Armley Lodge Primary School in October 1975. There was a gap in the railings through which pupils could easily wander off. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Armley in the 1970s
This is Sultan Street in Armley pictured in January 1976. Only a handful of residents folk still lived there. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Armley in the 1970s
This is Middle Cross Street pictured in May 1978. It was due to be demolished as part of slum clearance plans. | YPN Photo: YPN
