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

7. Hunslet
This is Jack Beasley pictured in his tobacconist shop in March 1975. He sold more than 38 of his own pipe mixes as well as other makes and tobacco for the "roll your own" man. | YPN Photo: YPN

8. Leeds city centre
Passengers wait at the barriers in Leeds City Station after a bomb alert in November 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN

9. Leeds city centre
The first Leeds city centre filling station for vehicles converted to run on petroleum gas has opened in Wellington Street in August 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN

10. Hunslet
The new Austin Princess pictured outside the showrooms of Lookers of Leeds in March 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN

11. Pudsey
Comedian Terry Scott shares a joke when opening a bargain sale held by the Pudsey branch of the Save the Children Fund at the town's Unitarian Church in November 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN

12. Leeds city centre
The queue waiting in the corridor outside Leeds General Infirmary's instrument store in January 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN


