Dr Walter Hook, former Vicar of Leeds and champion of wokers rights, got to grips with another social cause in July 1978.placeholder image
Dr Walter Hook, former Vicar of Leeds and champion of wokers rights, got to grips with another social cause in July 1978. | YPN

Take a look back at life in Leeds in 1978 through these amazing photos

By Rebecca Marano
Published 21st Aug 2020, 17:00 GMT

These photos capture the famous people, friendly faces and streets of Leeds back in 1978.

We took a look through the Yorkshire Evening Post archive to find the best shots from the 70s. Is this the Leeds you remember?LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook.

Vallances near the Corn Exchange pictured in April 1978.

1. Leeds city centre

Vallances near the Corn Exchange pictured in April 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN

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A view down The Headrow in May 1978.

2. Leeds city centre

A view down The Headrow in May 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Eastgate at 9am on May 1978.

3. Leeds city centre

Eastgate at 9am on May 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Jock Stein at Elland Road.

4. Jock Stein

Jock Stein at Elland Road.

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Oulton Hall pictured in October 1978.

5. Oulton

Oulton Hall pictured in October 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Jill Delbosq and camel Yuri who both starred in the Gerrry Cottle's Circus which had a a six-day run at Woodhouse Moor in October 1978

6. Woodhouse Moor

Jill Delbosq and camel Yuri who both starred in the Gerrry Cottle's Circus which had a a six-day run at Woodhouse Moor in October 1978 | YPN Photo: YPN

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