This is public laundry Armley Wash-House which provided residents with access to washing and drying machines, including a mangle for pressing. It had operated since 1932 yet had been earmarked the closure when this photo was taken in 1976. It would close the following year despite public opposition. The photo is one of 14 plucked from the YEP archive charting life around the suburb during the decade. Corner shops, pubs and well-travelled streets are all featured which are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called LS12 home back in the day. READ MORE: Astonishing photos take you back to Armley in the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
3. Armley in the 1970s
The new bell-ringing team at Armley Christ Church in July 1970. Pictured, from left, is Nigel Thornton, Philip Barehead, Edward Lofthouse, Richard Thornton, Michael Tiffany, Stuart Armitage, Denise Rodgers and Sharon Preston. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Armley in the 1970s
Judith Elliott from Armley is pictured enjoying her visit to the wash-house in September 1970. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Armley in the 1970s
Temperance Hall, the Armley headquarters of the Band of Hope, pictured in August 1972. | YPN Photo: YPN