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
8. Crossgates in the 1970s
Do you remember these Arndale Centre shops pictured in November 1974? | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Crossgates in the 1970s
Inside Cross Gates Working Men's Club in November 1977. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Crossgates in the 1970s
July 1979. A view of shops on Station Road. On the right is Barclays Bank, then William Hill bookmakers, Midland Bank and Halifax Building Society. Further along is the entrance to the Arndale Shopping Centre, with a tall advertising tower outside. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net