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.

Christine Cresswell, a school-crossing warden, pictured in March 1978.

13. Collingham

Christine Cresswell, a school-crossing warden, pictured in March 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Salvation Army opening of the new £100,000 headquarters in Waterloo Road.

14. Hunslet

Salvation Army opening of the new £100,000 headquarters in Waterloo Road. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Vicar Lane bus station in May 1978.

15. Leeds city centre

Vicar Lane bus station in May 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Tatler Cinema Club pictured in March 1978. The cinema was originally called the News Theatre and opened in 1938 to show newsreels.

16. Leeds city centre

Tatler Cinema Club pictured in March 1978. The cinema was originally called the News Theatre and opened in 1938 to show newsreels. | YPN Photo: YPN

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