They turn back the clock to 1975 to showcase what was making the news around the city. It proved to be was a 12 months of change and challenges for residents and visitors. Kirkgate Market was devastated by a fire which took 110 fireman two hours to control. The gallery also brings in to focus other city centre landmarks as well as memories from the suburbs with Meanwood, Burley, East Ardsley and Crossgates all featured. The images 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: 33 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1972 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
2. Woodhouse
Looking down on Woodhouse taken from Leeds University Engineering Department in June 1975. Woodhouse Lane runs across in the foreground, with Spenceley Street on the right and Raglan Road leading off on the left. Volume One bookshop is seen in the centre in part of a block of derelict buildings due to be demolished. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. East Ardsley
Main Street pictured in July 1975 showing Archer's 'the paper shop' in the centre, outside which a group of children are standing. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Hyde Park
Looking south along Hyde Park Road/Woodsley Road towards Burley Road in August 1975. On the right, by the junction with Burley Lodge Terrace, is K. Barker, newsagent. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Crossgates
An aerial view of Cross Gates Carriage Works on Manston Lane, the firm of Charles H. Roe. A small fire in March 1975 is being attended to by several engines. Nine metro buses worth £120,000 each had to be pushed to safety. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Meanwood
Derelict buildings of Woodlands Dyeworks on Wood Lane pictured in July 1975 shortly before demolition. Known as Crowther's Mill and previously Rowley's Mill and Wood's Mill, there is believed to have been a mill on the site since 1601. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net