Landmarks such as Kirkgate Market and Leeds International Pool as well as well travelled streets including The Headrow, Boar Lane, Vicar Lane, Briggate and Great Street are all featured in this rewind. All the photos featured in this gallery are circa 1971 to 1973 although the exact date is unknown. The images are 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

25. Richmond Hill
Long distance view looking towards the city centre from a cleared area of Richmond Hill. Just visible on the left edge are the flats of Saxton Gardens. Goods sheds and works on Marsh Lane can be seen with Quarry Hill Flats behind. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

26. Richmond Hill
A row of terraced houses on Bertha Grove, seen from Upper Accommodation Road with Ada View on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

27. York Road
York Road at the Woodpecker Junction looking towards New York Road and the flyover and into the city centre. Quarry Hill Flats, which were soon to be demolished, are on the left, with Kitson House facing forward onto Marsh Lane and Lupton House facing towards the right. The junction with Burmantofts Street is on the far right, after which are St. Patrick's R.C. Church, St. Patrick's Parochial Hall and St. Mary's Convent, with the tower of St. Mary's Church seen in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

28. York Road
Looking west along York Road towards New York Road and the city centre, with construction work in progress on the right hand side. Flats on Haslewood Close can be seen at the top right, while in the centre are St. Patrick's R.C. Church and the tower of St. Mary's C. of E. Church. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


