They feature snow, shoppers and bargain hunters as well as pantomime photo calls in the run up to the big day through to the after Christmas sales. They provide a fascinating insight into shopping habits and celebrations as well as turning the spotlight on the December night when Leeds experienced one of its biggest ever disasters, after fire all-but destroyed Kirkgate Market. READ MORE: When Sting and The Police performed at Leeds Queens Hall LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Killingbeck
Snow White (Barbara Jackson) and other members of the cast from the Leeds City Varieties pantomime attended the children's party at Killingbeck Hospital in December 1973. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Leeds city centre
Sunday lunch sold by four top butchers, from left, William Waite, secretary of the Association of Leeds Retail Butchers, James Price, president, Stephen Wilkinson, and J. Kershaw, president-elect, in December 1973. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Leeds city centre
Dare he ride it? Two-year-old Timothy Adamson makes a cautious assessment of a vintage tricycle at a Christmas exhibition of 'Yesterday's Toys' at Leeds City Museum in 1970. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Leeds city centre
December 1974 and it was 'eyes down' for a full house at one of the bingo stalls at the Queens Hall. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Leeds city centre
Cinderella's coach arrives at Leeds City Varieties on The Headrow in December 1974 ahead of the pantomime. Pictured with the coach are, at front, Annette Cotton (fairy) and Gerrie Raymond (Prince Charming). At the back are Marsha Harris (Cinderella), in coach, and (in the background), Sheela Allen (Courtier). | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Leeds city centre
The aftermath of the fire which devastated Kirkgate Market in December 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN