And here is a bird’s eye view of the landmark - the £3.5 million Westgate-Kirkstall Road flyover complex. To get this photo YEP snapper Mel Hulme went to the top of Westgate Police headquarters. The photo from 1974 is one of 18 showcasing the year in the life of Leeds and its residents. City centre landmarks are featured as well as memories from around the suburbs with Hunslet, Seacroft, Bramley and Headingley all in focus. READ MORE: 28 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1971 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Leeds Liverpool Canal
Like football fans on the terraces, thousands watch the barge Wye as she marks the 200th anniversary of a Yorkshire engineering feat in March 1974. It was the construction of the Five-Rise locks on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Bingley. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Bramley
A van is loaded with freshly baked supplies at the new Thurston Bakery in October 1974. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Seacroft
Did you drink here back in the day? The Seacroft pictured in March 1974. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Leeds city centre
Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise at the Bond Street precinct in Leeds city centre in October 1974 after they had appeared at Wakefield Theatre Club. Photo: YPN
17. Kirkstall Road
Kirkstall Road from the Leeds Fire Station headquarters in January 1974. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
18. Wykebeck
Teddy boys bopping on the dance floor at the Wykebeck Arms in March 1974. Pictured, from left, are Dennis Peace, Martin Gibbs and Laddy Whitaker. | YPN Photo: YPN