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
14. Armley in the 1970s
Cars queue up to visit the new branch of the motorists' supermarket, Troy Tire & Auto Centre on the opening day held on October 9, 1970. The premises were at number 15 Stanningley Road, which can be seen at the left edge. | Vance Johnson Photo: Vance Johnson
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Share your memories of Armley in the 1970s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN