Inner Ring Road, on the footbridge near St. George's Church, looking towards the International Pool on Westgate, centre background. On the right is John Barran & Sons Ltd. clothing factory in Chorley Lane. The factory in the background, left is Bainbro House which housed the clothing manufacturing firm of Raper & Bainbridge Ltd. in Park Lane. Pictured in the spring of 1972.placeholder image
Inner Ring Road, on the footbridge near St. George's Church, looking towards the International Pool on Westgate, centre background. On the right is John Barran & Sons Ltd. clothing factory in Chorley Lane. The factory in the background, left is Bainbro House which housed the clothing manufacturing firm of Raper & Bainbridge Ltd. in Park Lane. Pictured in the spring of 1972. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

41 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1972

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 22nd Jul 2024, 04:45 GMT

These engaging photos celebrate a year in the life of your Leeds in the early 1970s.

They rewind the clock back to 1972 and showcase landmarks as well as stories making the news around the city during the 12 months.. The photo memories include the ciy centre as well as the suburbs with Pudsey, Meanwood, Chapeltown and Woodhouse all in focus. 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. READ MORE: 21 Leeds city centre shops you may remember from the 1960s and 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Major General Ronnie Somerville, G. O. C. Yorkshire District, called on men of the No. 1 Army Youth Team at Carlton Barracks in June 1972 as one of his farewell visits to soldiers in his command.

25. Woodhouse

Major General Ronnie Somerville, G. O. C. Yorkshire District, called on men of the No. 1 Army Youth Team at Carlton Barracks in June 1972 as one of his farewell visits to soldiers in his command. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Leeds United supporters celebrate victory against Arsenal in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

26. Leeds United

Leeds United supporters celebrate victory against Arsenal in the FA Cup final at Wembley. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Jim Windsor, centre, pictured on one of the stalls in Kirkgate Market with three of his old pals from 60 years who still work in the market. Pictured, left to right, are Enoch Barber, George Brown, and Vinee Brooksbank.

27. Leeds city centre

Jim Windsor, centre, pictured on one of the stalls in Kirkgate Market with three of his old pals from 60 years who still work in the market. Pictured, left to right, are Enoch Barber, George Brown, and Vinee Brooksbank. | Third Party Photo: Third Party

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Waiting for the dole. Youngsters crowd into the Youth Careers Office in September 1972.

28. Leeds city centre

Waiting for the dole. Youngsters crowd into the Youth Careers Office in September 1972. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Helpers put ladders in position as the newly-painted maypole is put up for the triennial festival in April 1972.

29. Barwick-in-Elmet

Helpers put ladders in position as the newly-painted maypole is put up for the triennial festival in April 1972. | YON Photo: YPN

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Firefighters dealt with a blaze on York Place in January 1972.

30. Leeds city centre

Firefighters dealt with a blaze on York Place in January 1972. | YPN Photo: YPN

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