They turn back the clock to 1973 and highlight the stories making the local news headlines during the year. It was a 12 months which saw motorists charged to park on a Saturday in Leeds city centre for the first time while drivers were being rationed to a maximum of £1.50 worth of petrol in Britain's first oil price crisis. Elsewhere Hell's Angels rode into the city for the funeral of the president of the Leeds Chapter while Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother visited as she granted the Freedom of the City of Leeds to H.M.S. Ark Royal. The photos are mix from the YEP archive and 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: 31 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1970 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
Two young buglers - Stephen Stewart and Barnard Gray - practise their solo parts in preparation for a big event in July 1973. They are members of the Leeds Marine and Hebburn Sea Cadet Combined Band who were chosen to play at the Royal tournament at Earls Court. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Meanwood
Does this pub look familiar? It's The Myrtle Tavern pictured in March 1973. | YPN Photo: YPN
21. Leeds in 1973
The Leeds West Indian Carnival in August 1973. Taking centre stage is Carnival Queen Movva Pinnock of Huddersfield.
22. Leeds city centre
The queue for the start of the sales at C&A in January 1973. | YPN Photo: YPN
23. Leeds city centre
City Square in September 1973. This photo as taken from the GPO building. | YPN Photo: YPN
