These images turn the clock back to life in city centre during the decade and feature landmarks still part of city life today. These images are 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: Remembering 21 long-lost forgotten city centre pubs and clubs LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
View of Quebec Street showing the junction with Toronto Street. Pictured in April 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
Call Lane, from left Alpha Display Equipment, Joe Coral bookmakers, Call Lane Amusement Centre and Star and Garter pub. Beyond the junction with Duncan Street is Dimensions Hairdressing Salon and Tuition Centre on New Market Street. Pictured in December 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
Window display of ladies fashions on sale at Kendall's in Trinity Street Arcade. Pictured in March 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
A view of Number 1 South Parade, Sovereign House, the Bank of England building, from the junction with Park Row. A sign promotes a new wine bar called 'The Bank'. Pictured in January 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
Looking across Vicar Lane in December 1979 to the junction with Sidney Street, Showing from left, Clover department store, National Westminster Bank, March the Tailor, Photomarket and Bargain Records. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
A view of Lower Headrow House, situated in Bramley's Yard off The Headrow. Pictured in December 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net