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
19. Kirkstall Road
A VW Beetle makes its way down Kirkstall Road in March 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN
21. Leeds city centre
The stretch of pavement at the junction of Cookridge Street and The Headrow has been extended in May 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN
22. Leeds city centre
The scene on The Headrow in June 1975 with new planters and trees. | YPN Photo: YPN
23. Leeds city centre
Bond Court precinct off Park Row. Pictured in April 1975. | YPN Photo: YPN
24. Leeds city centre
The former Head Post Office on City Square in November1975. | YPN Photo: YPN