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
19. Kippax
West Yorkshire County Council was faced with a dilemma over improvements to Kippax High Street in June 1974. For if it carried out a £15,000 scheme to resurface the road, the level would be raised four inches above the footpath. | YPN Photo: YPN