This is the window of a Tesco's store in Leeds in September 1968. It is one of 28 photos charting the year in the life of your city and its residents. It was a 12 months which saw Leeds go all LS thanks to the introduction of postcodes, the opening of a new look terminal at Leeds and Bradford Airport, construction work continuing on the Inner Ring Road as well as Wembley glory for both Leeds United and Leeds RL. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

19. Leeds city centre
Thom's Household Stores on King Edward Street in the city centre. A display of curtain fabrics at bargain prices in one of the windows of the store. | YPN Photo: YPN

20. Leeds city centre
The new police horse, a five-year-old Irish-bred grey gelding, which has been bought by Leeds Watch Committee. It was to be named Alexander in memory of the late Alexander J. Paterson, Chief Constable of Leeds. | YPN Photo: YPN

21. Ilkley
Mrs. R. M. May and Miss H. M. Glover buy their tickets from George Postill, guard on the Ilkley train at Leeds in October 1968. | YPN Photo: YPN

22. Leeds city centre
Striking study in sillouettes is provided by students of Leeds College of Technology as they pause on landings between adjoining buildings in March 1968. | YPN Photo: YPN

23. Leeds city centre
New traffic signal gantries on Briggate in June 1968. | YPN Photo: YPN

24. Morley
Fountain Street at the junction with Little Fountain Street. The shop is a tobacconist and confectioners and was owned by M. and M. Knowles. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


