Claypit Lane was driving motorists to distraction in the mid-1970s. This photo shows how car swerves to avoid another as it crosses the give way junction. Many motorists on the minor road failed to realise that they must give way - or perhaps drive into two lanes of fast moving traffic. This was 1975, with the image one of 25 charting the year in the life of your city and its residents. It was a 12 months which witnessed huge progress on the city’s inner ring road. 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. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. 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
Late night shopping at Beaverbrooks jewellers in November 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. York Road
The new bridge over the Harehills Lane and York Road junction pictured in November 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Leeds city centre
Inside a ward at Leeds General Infirmary in January 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN
17. Scott Hall
A line of police cars on Scott Hall Avenue in October 1975. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
18. Leeds city centre
The frontage of the birthday business Gladys Vollans in October 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN