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
25. Leeds city centre
Firefighters were called out to deal with a blaze at engineers L. Thackray and Sons, on Marsh Lane in May 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN
26. Moortown
Golf great Henry Cotton, right, gives 80-year-old Joe Gent a few tips on how to improve his game with some tyre exercises on the first tee at Moortown in July 1979. He is watched by the former British Amateur champion Alex Kyle. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Share your memories of Leeds in 1979 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN