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

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.

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