They turn back the clock to 1979 and bring into focus shops and landmarks from around Leeds city centre as well as memories of news stories making the headlines during the 12 months. They also feature memories from the suburbs with Beeston, Seacroft, Woodlesford, Cross Gates, Moortown, Cross Green, Richmond Hill and Burmantofts all featured. The images are a 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers 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
King Street looking towards East Parade in Aprilk 1979. The Hotel Metropole is in the foreground right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Richmond Hill
Members of Newbourne Methodist Chapel enjoy a dance in March 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN
21. Leeds city centre
Hundreds of people queued at the Leeds Immunisation Centre on Park Square for cholera jabs in August 1979 after an outbreak in Spain. | YPN Photo: YPN
23. Burmantofts
The queue of people waiting to inspect a high speed train, just one of three on display at the Neville Hill Open Day in April 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN
24. Leeds city centre
Angry traders demonstrate outside Kirkgate Market in January 1979 when it was closed because of the National Union of Public Employees' strike. | YPN Photo: YPN