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
19. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
A view of Vicar Lane in December 1979 showing March the Tailor, Photomarket, Bargain Records and a vacant building. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
Looking from Vicar Lane to the junction with Ludgate Hill. On Ludgate Hill, Willis Ludlow can be seen, with the Market Tavern and George Street in the distance. Pictured in December 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
A view looking south of The Headrow in December 1979. On the left is the Post Office, on the right Lush Fabrics. In between is the entrance to Bramley's Yard. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
New Briggate in December 1979. On the left is Knobs and Knockers, followed by a vacant building, then Heel Bar shoe repairs, with the entrances to William Hill bookmakers and Brandons Club, and Whan Hai Chinese restaurant. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
23. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
Briggate in June 1975 showing the junction with Commercial Street. In the centre is Manfield footwear, to the left of this is Amber ladieswear, Trueform footwear and Marks and Spencer, | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
24. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
The west side of Briggate in January 1978. On the left is John Dyson & Sons, Jewellers and Watchmakers, which has two ornate clocks, one displaying the year 1865 in which the business was founded. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net