It was a decade which featured a city education system struggling to cope with crumbling buildings, overcrowding, and freezing classrooms. These photos focus on schools - both primary and secondary - as well as colleges across Leeds who were making the news headlines at the time. Is your school or college featured from back in the day? READ MORE: 31 Leeds pubs we have loved and lost LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Silver Royd Girls School
The new building at Silver Royd Girls School pictured in April 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Middleton Church of England School
Middleton Church of England School on Town Street in January 1971. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Meanwood Church of England School
Meanwood Church of England School in March 1971. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Westwood County Junior School
Milk breaks started again for seven to 11-year-olds at Westwood County Junior School in Middleton in January 1972. Headteacher Brian Latham arranged a milk supply at cost of 9p per child. | YPN Photo: YPN
17. Meanwood Church of England Primary
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Alderman Albert Smith, paid a civic visit his former school - Meanwood Church of England Primary - in January 1972. He is pictured in the playground with Dawn Kinghorn (left) and Adele Poulter. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. St. Peter's School
Derelict St. Peter's School on Hough Lane in Bramley pictured in July 1972.