They turn back the clock to 1978 and start with a view from inside of Leeds International Pool with youngsters taking the plunge. Other city centre landmarks are also featured in this round up of memories as well as those from around the suburbs including Armley, Headingley, Burley, Woodhouse, Pudsey, Halton and even Leeds United. 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 United
Jock Stein on the pitch at Elland Road after being appointed Leeds United's new manager in August 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN

20. Headingley
Star batsman John Hampshire with his Ladbroke Dragonara Club award as Yorkshire's Player of the Year. | YPN Photo: YPN


22. Leeds in 1978
A Civic Hall reception for Leeds RL in May 1978 after they won the Challenge Cup beating St Helens 14-12 in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley. | jpimedia

23. Leeds city centre
New traffic lights wetre installed at Oxford Place with its junction with The Headrow. | YPN Photo: YPN

24. Woodhouse
Beryl Huffinley, secretary of Leeds Trades Council, is arrested and led away at Woodhouse Moor in September 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN


