All aboard for this trip down memory lane charting a year in the life of Leeds in the mid-1970s. 1974 is the destination of travel for this gallery of photos which place a particular emphasis on traffic and travel as well as providing intriguing bird’s eye views of your city. Landmarks from the city centre are featured as well as memories from around the suburb’s with Rothwell, Armley, Crossgates, Thorner, Headingley, Cookridge and Seacroft all in focus. The photos are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Lost city centre landmarks - The Leeds Skywalk LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Thorner
J.L. Stainthorp's Cafe and Antiques and Curios shop on Main Street pictured in August 1974. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
A bird's eye view of buildings of Leeds Polytechnic on Portland Way. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
A bird's eye view showing the area around Cookridge Street (foreground), Portland Way further back and Woodhouse Lane towards the right. The tall tower on the far right belongs to Kitson College of Technology, now part of Leeds City College, while in the background on the left are buildings of Leeds Polytechnic, now Leeds Beckett University. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
Boar Lane looking west towards City Square in September 1974. On the left is the junction with Mill Hill, then the Griffin Hotel. On the right, demolition has taken place of the shops around Upper Mill Hill, in preparation for the development of the Bond Street Shopping Centre. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Armley
Playtime at Armley C. of E. School on Wesley Road in January 1974. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Tadcaster
Top tomato grower 14-year-old Andrew Ivel pictured in September 1974. | YPN Photo: YPN