"Brilliant loved every minute of it Lot better than now!" - Melanie Younger."Brilliant loved every minute of it Lot better than now!" - Melanie Younger.
"Brilliant loved every minute of it Lot better than now!" - Melanie Younger.

Leeds in the 1970s: What it was like growing up in the decade of strikes and flares

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 19th Mar 2023, 16:30 BST
Updated 28th Mar 2024, 11:58 BST

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It was a decade of great nights out, community spirit, hot summers and winning football and for those old enough to remember the 1970s.

70s Leeds witnessed its fair share of ups and downs but for a generation how lived it, the decade proved one to remember for many reasons. People reminisce of hot summers, playing out, a culture of respect and a pack of sweets to last the whole week. This collection of photos are added to the memories of YEP readers those who grew up in the 1970s. READ MORE: Fantastic photos of Leeds city centre during the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

"Queens Hall with the sound bouncing back. Market Tavern, Cinderella Rockefellas" - Jeremy Prentis.

13. Growing up in the 1970s

"Queens Hall with the sound bouncing back. Market Tavern, Cinderella Rockefellas" - Jeremy Prentis. Photo: YPN

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"Having heart surgery at four-years-old at Killingbeck Hospital in 1974/75" - Andrea Firth.

14. Growing up in the 1970s

"Having heart surgery at four-years-old at Killingbeck Hospital in 1974/75" - Andrea Firth. Photo: YPN

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"We all played together in Burley. Community bonfires … street parties ( queen silver jubilee). Friends for life. Only time we went inside was when we were hungry or meals were ready. Respect for every adult. Christmas morning singing carols at 12 elderly neighbours before we could open our Xmas presents. One pack of sweets (opal fruits) to last the whole week. Snow up to one foot deep but then very hot summers. Respect ruled and as kids we all loved it. Meeting and befriending different cultures. Acceptance of everyone that was part of the world we lived in" - Cunjy Cunningham.

16. Growing up in the 1970s

"We all played together in Burley. Community bonfires … street parties ( queen silver jubilee). Friends for life. Only time we went inside was when we were hungry or meals were ready. Respect for every adult. Christmas morning singing carols at 12 elderly neighbours before we could open our Xmas presents. One pack of sweets (opal fruits) to last the whole week. Snow up to one foot deep but then very hot summers. Respect ruled and as kids we all loved it. Meeting and befriending different cultures. Acceptance of everyone that was part of the world we lived in" - Cunjy Cunningham. Photo: YPN

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"Love Leeds. Le Phonographique and In Time were great places to go. The Londoner was a great pub but the very best was Whitelocks" - Yvonne Lehanport.Aleksander Chromianczuk, Alex to the regulars at Whitelocks.A well known figure at the Inn.

17. Growing up in the 1970s

"Love Leeds. Le Phonographique and In Time were great places to go. The Londoner was a great pub but the very best was Whitelocks" - Yvonne Lehanport.Aleksander Chromianczuk, Alex to the regulars at Whitelocks.A well known figure at the Inn. Photo: YPN

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"Wouldn’t want to go back high inflation, mortgage interest at 15%, miners strike, three day week, power cuts, fuel rationing. Those were the days.

18. Growing up in the 1970s

"Wouldn’t want to go back high inflation, mortgage interest at 15%, miners strike, three day week, power cuts, fuel rationing. Those were the days. Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service

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