Dr Walter Hook, former Vicar of Leeds and champion of workers’ rights, has got to grips with another social cause. This time it was a silent protest at no-parking areas - not of great concern to him in the centre of City Square you might say. But somebody put him up to it, and the ‘Poor People’s Parson’ could never resist a good cause. The hand raised in benediction has become a warning gesture to traffic wardens. And they would be foolish to incur the wrath of the belligerent, stubborn Dr Hook - arguably the city’s greatest vicar. This was Leeds in 1978 and the photo is one of 17 charting the year. Other city centre landmarks are featured as well as memories from around the suburbs with Oulton, Chapel Allerton, Horsforth, Gipton, Collingham and Hunslet all in focus. READ MORE: 19 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1975 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Gipton
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Oak Tree pictured in January 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Collingham
Christine Cresswell, a school-crossing warden, pictured in March 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Hunslet
Salvation Army opening of the new £100,000 headquarters in Waterloo Road. | YPN Photo: YPN
17. 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