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
7. Leeds city centre
The grade II listed Time Ball Buildings at Numbers 24, 25 and 26 Briggate. Pictured in November 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
The West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive's Transport Information Office on the corner of Kirkgate and New Market Street, a round brick building in front of the Trustee Savings Bank. Pictured in December 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Yeadon
Morrisons car park looking towards South View Road where the long, single storey building of Yeadon Health Centre can be seen. On the left is the Trades Hall Social Club, now demolished to make way for Morrisons petrol station. Pictured in December 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Woodlesford
Lucky Days Bingo Hall on Aberford Road in July 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
Kirkgate in December 1979. From left, No.95 Kirkgate Anglers' fishing tackle, No.96 Derby Bar Cafe, No.97 Woodworkers Supply Stores D.I.Y., No.98 Las Vegas amusements. No.99 is vacant and boarded up with fly posting covering the frontage. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
Mill Hill taken from Bishopgate Street in December 1979. On the Right is William Hill bookmakers then Bibi's Pizza Restaurant. Further along is an amusement arcade. In the background is Bond Street. Just visible on the left is the Black Lion pub. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net