The town’s police moved into their new £68,000 headquarters leaving behind the converted house on Town Street which had been their base for a number of years. The new building between Broadway and Manor Road, included a radio communications room, administrative offices for a chief inspector, inspector, C.I.D. and women police and special constable departments. Other features included a lecture room – which could also be used for recreational purposes – a mess room, interview room and a general office. The photo is one of 14 plucked from the YEP archive showcasing life around Horsforth in the 1970s. READ MORE: 27 wonderful photos take you back to Horsforth in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Horsforth in the 1970s
Shops on New Road Side pictured in December 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Horsforth in the 1970s
Renault specialist Horsforth Garage pictured in December 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Horsforth in the 1970s
A facelift for the wine shop on Horsforth's Quality Coner. Pictured in October 1972. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Horsforth in the 1970s
Do you remember any of these shops? Pictured in July 1970. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Horsforth in the 1970s
Grandways supermarket on New Road Side pictured in March 1976. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Horsforth in the 1970s
For 800 years this manor house has been secluded away from the prying eyes of the outside world. Yet was set to change in February 1974 after a new road was being built for a proposed new housing estate. "This new road runs over our private road at a 90-degree angle, said owner Barry Fray. "It is a really dangerous corner now. I am particularly upset because I was never told about it." | YPN Photo: YPN