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

31. Cross Gates
Did you shop here back in the day? Lark Speed in Crossgates. | YPN Photo: YPN

32. Leeds United
New Leeds United manager Jimmy Adamson meets the players for the first time at Elland Road. | YPN Photo: YPN


34. Halton
Selby Road showing PSB Rental and TV Shop on the south side of Selby Road. The parade of shops was redeveloped and is located opposite Milestone Yard. | Ged Burnell Photo: Ged Burnell

35. Enjoyed this gallery?
Share your memories of 1978 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN


