The 1970s saw the opening of a bakery giant in the heart of the community and the pace of change accelerator even further thanks to the opening of the Stanningley Bypass which cut through LS13 aimed at easing traffic congestion in west Leeds. The decade also featured a visit from a celebrity filming a television series in Bramley. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, rewind the clock to showcase life in the suburb and feature street scenes and local landmarks as well as stories making the news at the time. READ MORE: Travel along Stanningley Bypass down the decades LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Bramley in the 1970s
A view of a section of the Stanningley Bypass looking towards Leeds from the bridge on Swinnow Road in March 1971.
2. Bramley in the 1970s
A view of Prospect Street, looking towards Town Street in July 1972.
3. Bramley in the 1970s
November 1973 and heavy gales caused chaos in Bramley and beyond. The complete roof, covering a block of eight garages, was ripped off and soared through the air on Bell Road.
5. Bramley in the 1970s
October 1974 and a van is loaded with freshly baked supplies at the new Thurston Bakery at Bramley.
6. Bramley in the 1970s
February 1975 and a resident walks Wellington Mills where production was set to be phased out.