It was thought to be the highest doctor’s surgery in Britain when it opened in the mid-1970s. The surgery was over 270ft up on the 22 storey of Cottingley Towers. Two doctors worked from the surgery which was given temporary permission to operate by Leeds City Council housing committee in December 1974. The committee felt the premises were not suitable but were willing to agree to it being used until alternative accommodation could be found. Patients did not need an appointment to see their doctor at the surgery which was open six days a week including Saturdays. The photo is one of more than 10 charting life around Cottingley and Beeston using photos from the Yorkshire Evening Post, some of which have digitised for the first time. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Beeston, Holbeck and Cottingley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Beeston in the 1970s
Two of the remaining residents on Willoughby Row pictured in April 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Beeston in the 1970s
New street lighting was installed in this street in February 1970. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Beeston in the 1970s
The Malvern Cinema on Beeston Hill closed in 1971 after 60 years. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Beeston in the 1970s
A good old fashioned party in full swing at Back Cross Flatts Place for the Jubilee in June 1977. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Beeston in the 1970s
Beeston Y.M.C.A. on Temple Crescent pictured in June 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN