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
19. Chapel Allerton
Senior curate at Leeds Parish Church for almost three years the Rev William "Bill" Snelson was appointed Vicar of St. Matthew's Church. He is pictured in August 1975 with wife Beryl and children Clare and Mathew. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Enjoyed this gallery?
Share your memories of Leeds in 1975 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN