These thought-provoking photos chart a year in the life of your Leeds at the end of the 1970s. They turn back the clock to 1979 and bring into focus a range of city centre landmarks as familiar streets such as Kirkgate and Briggate. They also turn the spotlight on life around the city suburbs with memories from Boston Spa, Woodlesford, Beeston, Wetherby, Yeadon, Pudsey and Kirkstall all featured. The images are published courtesy of Leeds Museums Service and Leeds Depoartment of Planning as well as 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 RETEO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
King Street looking towards East Parade in April 1979. The Hotel Metropole is in the foreground right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds city centre
Briggate thronged with shoppers in April 197. On the left is J.Weir & Son 'the jeweller's who care' and further down, Debenhams. On the right, Dolcies shoe shop is visible on the corner with Albion Place, then Hornes and Hepworths followed by the Army Stores and Peter Lord's far right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre
Looking up from King Edward Street to Briggate and the junction with Albion Place in April 1979. Dolcis shoe shop is on the corner of Briggate and Albion PLace and above, at number 17 Albion Place, is Brook Street Bureau, office staff agency. West Riding House is visible in the background | Leeds Department of Planning Photo: Leeds Department of Planning
4. Leeds city centre
Call Lane Amusement Centre at No.32 Call Lane with the Star and Garter public house on the right. A passageway on the left leads to the back of the buildings with a flight of steps visible. Pictured in December 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds city centre
Willis Ludlow department store on the Ludgate Hill side of Kirkgate Market. Shoppers are looking in the windows which advertise 'Huge Savings'. Pictured in January 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds city centre
Crockatt Cleaners, no.2A Commercial Street. The shop sign has been removed and a planning application made for a new one. The next shop along is Silvio's cakes. Pictured in January 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net