They turn back the clock to 1973 and showcase news stories making the headlines during the 12 months as well as featuring city centre landmarks, shops and pubs. The photos also feature memories from the suburbs with Meanwood, Pudsey, Woodhouse and Stanningley 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: The story of a quirky Leeds pub LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

1. Leeds city centre
Infirmary Street from Devereaux House towards City Square in October 1973. | YPN Photo: YPN

2. Harehills
Cyril Hoffman beside the pumps at a filling station in Harehills where customers were being rationed when buying petrol. | YPN Photo: YPN


4. Leeds city centre
The construction of the Westgate Tunnel in the city centre. | YPN Photo: YPN

5. Leeds city centre
There were plans to turn the Star and Garter pub in the city centre into an amusement arcade. | YPN Photo: YPN

6. Leeds city centre
Slate-strewn Commercial Street was empty of shoppers after part of the pedestrian precinct was closed owing to gale force winds. | YPN Photo: YPN
