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

13. Leeds city centre
Work was underway on the gilding of the Leeds Civic Hall owls. | YPN Photo: YPN

14. Leeds city centre
Hell's Angels rode into Leeds for the funeral of the president of the Leeds Chapter, Stephen Guest. | YPN Photo: YPN

15. Leeds city centre
This is New York Road on the Leeds Inner Ring Road approaching the junction with North Street, to the left, and New Briggate to the right. | YPN Photo: YPN

16. Leeds city centre
This is Captain Harry Cocksedge, who was presented with a watch to mark 50 years with the Boys Brigade. He is pictured with members of the 9th Leeds Company. | YPN Photo: YPN

17. Leeds city centre
The Queen Mother inspects the crew of HMS Ark Royal. The ship had been granted the freedom of the city. | YPN Photo: YPN

18. Leeds city centre
A night scene of the bus stops on Vicar Lane near the Corn Exchange. | YPN Photo: YPN


