These five ‘Teds’ claimed that Leeds had turned its back on the youth subculture and all that it stood for. They said that clubs and pubs turned them away without reason though their gear probably costed double that worn by any of the more orthodox clientele. And while other West Yorkshire towns and cities such as nearby Bradford boasted several rock and roll clubs and pubs Leeds didn’t have one to its name. This was 1976 and the new generation of ‘Teddy Boys’ and ‘Teddy Girls’ had became the enemies of the Vivian Westwood and Sex Pistols-inspired punks. The photo is one of 18 charting the year around Leeds showcasing the stories and issues making the new headlines during the 12 months. City centre landmarks are featured as well as memories from around the suburbs with Woodhouse, Swillington, Cross Green, Beeston, Moortown all in focus. READ MORE: 27 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1973 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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1. Leeds in 1976
A rock and roll line up in Leeds in July 1976. Pictured, from left, are Henry Karasiewicz from Kirkstall, Julie Skelton from Horsforth, Nick Kovrlija from Halton, Lynda Gedge from Horsforth and Terry Best from Roundhay. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Leeds city centre
A sign is nailed to the door of the old Millgarth Police Station after the building closed in January 1976. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Leeds city centre
A woman with an umbrella walks along King Edward Street in May 1976. The Suede and Sheepskin shop is in view. To the right is Alvin Morris Ltd., decorators' supplies showroom. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Harehills
Roundhay Road County Primary School, located on Roundhay Road between the junctions of Enfield Street and Grant Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Woodhouse
Two people sit on the steps in front of the door of a house on Lucas Street in January 1976 while a motorbike lays on its side in the foreground. The top of the chimney of the Meanwood Road Refuse Destructor can be seen in the background on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Woodhouse
Looking south down Glossop Terrace towards Rider Road in Woodhouse in January 1976. In the background, left, are the high-rise flats of Holborn Towers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net