‘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
19. Hyde Park
Barry Birdsall enjoys a pint at the Newlands Hotel on Hyde Park Road after becoming the first Leeds streaker. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Leeds city centre
The Old Royal Oak on Kirkgate. The landlady struggled with three raiders one of whom was armed. | YPN Photo: YPN
21. Hunslet
Blackened by more than a century's grime, Hunslet Parish Church was set to be demolished. The clock tower was to remain to become part of a new parish church. | YPN Photo: YPN
22. Cookridge
Members of Leeds Telephone Engineers AC during 'netting' operations at Paul's Pond. They were clearing the pond of unwanted small roach and perch, hoping to exchange them for bream with Bradford City AA. | YPN Photo: YPN
24. Leeds city centre
Gales caused the closure of the pedestrian precinct on Commercial Street. | YPN Photo: YPN