They focus on street scenes as well as local landmarks during a decade which brought enormous social and economic change to the LS15 community. This included the removal of gas laps at Cross Gates Station which had stood proud for more than 60 years. The suburb's Arndale Shopping Centre was proving a hit with shoppers thanks to its modern, attractive design, ambient atmosphere and large variety of shops. Soon business was doing very well, with retailers competing with each other to gain a place within the luxurious new development, attracting over 15,000 people a week. READ MORE: Memories of Arndale Centre in Cross Gates - the future of shopping in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Crossgates in the 1970s
March 1975 and an aerial view of Cross Gates Carriage Works on Manston Lane, the firm of Charles H. Roe. A small fire was being attended to by several engines. Nine metro buses worth £120,000 each had to be pushed to safety. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Crossgates in the 1970s
1971 and rail passengers said goodbye to the gas lamps of Cross Gates station after 68 years.
4. Crossgates in the 1970s
Part of the shopping parade in Austhorpe Road in Janary 1973. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Crossgates in the 1970s
Part of the shopping parade in Austhorpe Road in July 1973. Do you remember these shops? | YPN Photo: YPN
