‘The Leeds Approach’ was an £8.5 million scheme to ease congestion and help traffic flow. The plan involved banning vehicles from travelling along The Headrow - except buses. This was 1974 and the main image is one of 34 charting the 12 months in the life of the city. They feature city centre landmarks and Leeds United highlights as well as memories from the city suburbs with Chapeltown, Hunslet, Oulton, Bramley and Hyde Park all in focus. 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


8. Chapeltown
These Alsatian pups, born in the garden of an empty house in Cowper Street were being cared for the RSPCA. Pictured is kennel maid Marion Sarchfield. | YPN Photo: YPN

9. Leeds United
Leeds United chairman Manny Cussins displays the League Championship Trophy outside the Civic Hall during the reception for the team. | YPN Photo: YPN

10. Leeds United
Referee R Matthenson sends off Billy Bremner and Kevin Keegan after they traded punches during the Charity Shield clash at Wembley | Getty Photo: Getty

11. Leeds city centre
This is George Cooper pictured at Leeds City Station who retired as a chief supervisor with British Rail after nearly 50 years service. | YPN Photo: YPN

12. Roundhay Park
The big fellow and the little fellow out for a walk in Roundhay Park were big pals. This is young Christopher Carter with Great Dane Henry. The pair lived a few doors down from each other in Roundhay. | YPN Photo: YPN


