They turn back the clock to 1973 and focus on the news stories making the headlines during the 12 months. It was a year the winds of social and economic change swept through the city. The city’s pub culture was feeling the pinch while the city’s residents came together for a range of annual events. Photo memories feature the city centre before heading around the suburbs with Whitkirk, Yeadon, Holbeck, Chapeltown, Rothwell and Bramley in focus. 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. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds city centre
A study in expressions as members of the International Society of Violin and Bow Makers examine some old English violins at an exhibition at L. P. Balmforth and Son's Violin Centre on Merrion Street in May 1973. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Whitkirk
Pupils at Temple Moor High were banned from using the school's swimming pool which was littered with floating debris. Pictured, unable to take the plunge, are Mike Beardsall, left, and Phil Johnson. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Rothwell
Young bell ringers at Rothwell Parish Church in January 1973. Pictured, from left, are Ian Flatress, Leslie McCourt, Glen Fox and Christopher Newton. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Leeds city centre
The Aladdin's Cave of the Post Office in July 1973. Pictured is Clarence Bateman among the racks and racks of lost property at Quebec Street. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Chapeltown
The Leeds West Indian Carnival parade makes its way down Chapeltown Road in August 1973. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker