Infirmary Street from Devereaux House towards City Square in October 1973.placeholder image
Infirmary Street from Devereaux House towards City Square in October 1973. | YPN

43 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1973

These thought-provoking photos chart a year in the life of Leeds in the early 1970s.

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

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