The gallery features local landmarks, shops and pubs all of which are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called the suburb home back in the day. The im ages 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: 14 magnificent photos take you back to Meanwood in the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook ‘YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
7. Meanwood in the 1970s
looking across Meanwood Valley towards Meanwood. On the left are derelict buildings of Woodlands Dyeworks, shortly to be demolished. Further back on the right is a rugby ground. Grove Lane runs across the centre of the picture with the junction with Bentley Lane on the left, leading up to Bentley Primary School, and that with Meanwood Road and Stainbeck Road towards the right. Pictured in July 1975. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Meanwood in the 1970s
Aerial view of Meanwood from Woodhouse Ridge, looking across a rugby ground and fields towards Grove Lane running along the bottom. The Meanwood Hotel pub is on the bottom right at the junction with Meanwood Road. Bentley Lane runs up on the far left with Bentley Primary School on its right hand side, while Stainbeck Road runs up on the right. Much of the housing in between the two, mainly terraces, has since been demolished and replaced by semi-detached housing. Pictured in June 1973.. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Meanwood in the 1970s
Meanwood tip on Meanwood Road near the cricket ground pictured in November 1970. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Meanwood in the 1970s
The Radio Leeds mast in a field off Tongue Lane overlooking the Ring Road in May 1970. | YPN
11. Meanwood in the 1970s
Play time at Meanwood Church of Englend School in March 1971. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Meanwood in the 1970s
Neat gardens in Highbury Road, spell out the pride of the residents, one of whom has extended the frontage of her home. Pictured in June 1973. | YPN Photo: YPN