The images from 1970 provide a fascinating snapshot into the city’s rich cinema heritage with a number of movie theatres featured in this fantastic rewind. The photos feature city centre landmarks before showcasing memories from the suburbs with East Ardsley, Woodhouse, Swillington, Stanningley and Rodley all in focus. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of KS Wheelan and 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. Leeds in 1970
The ABC Cinema on Vicar Lane. It opened in November 1934 as the Ritz Cinema. The name changed to the ABC in May 1959. The photograph dates from when the ABC was re-opened as a twin cinema, in April 1970, with showings of Paint Your Wagon and Spring and Port Wine. Photo: K. S. Wheelan
20. Leeds in 1970
Drinking the traditional toast at the topping out of the new Yorkshire Evening Post headquarters on Wellington Street.
21. Leeds in 1970
Jagged metal and broken windows - one of the damaged coaches after a train crash in Leeds in June 1970.
22. Leeds in 1970
Some of the junior members of the Eta Cohen Orchestra playing at Temple Newsam in April 1970. Pictured, standing from left, are Nigel Gilmore, Alexa Davies, Wendy Mitchell, Pamela Courteney and Neil McDonald. Sitting, from left, are Siriol Jenkins and Nicolle Levine. Behind is Rosamund Kitchen.
24. Leeds in 1970
The new bell-ringing team at Armley Christ Church in July 1970. Pictured, from left, are Nigel Thornton, Philip Barehead, Edward Lofthouse, Richard Thornton, Michael Tiffany, Stuart Armitage, Denise Rodgers and Sharon Preston.