39 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1977

These wonderful collection of photos takes you inside the crow’s nest.

It provides a fascinating view from inside the air traffic control tower at Leeds Bradford Airport from 1977. It is one of 39 photos charting the year in the life of Leeds and its residents. It was a 12 months which featured a city coming together to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee. The gallery brings city centre landmarks into focus as well as memories from around the suburbs with Chapeltown, Pudsey, Harehills, Garforth, Middleton and Seacroft all featured. READ MORE: 19 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1975 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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