The clock tower of your Yorkshire Evening Post is seen near the oncoming traffic to the right of this view of Wellington Street. The photo looks in the direction of the city centre at the time of the construction of Stage 3 of the Inner Ring Road, the section from Westgate to Wellington Road. The high rise block in the background is Marlborough Towers. The image is one of 14 taking you back to Leeds in 1974 and feature memories from the city centre as well as the village of Thorner, the hamlet of Wothersome and even the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
13. Leeds in 1974
West Yorkshire County Council was faced with a dilemma over improvements to Kippax High Street in June 1974. For if it carried out a £15,000 scheme to resurface the road, the level will be raised four inches above the footpath. Photo: YPN
14. Leeds in 1974
Alexander Street showing the rear of Leeds Art Gallery in July 1974. This part is the old Sam Wilson extension. On the right, the rear of the Municipal Buildings can be seen at the junction with Calverley Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds in 1974
Inside Thurston Bakery - which claimed to boast the best in technology, hygiene and congenial working conditions - at Bramley in October 1974. Photo: YPN
16. Leeds in 1974
Benjamin Simon & Sons clothing factory at the junction of Westgate and Park Lane in January 1974. Photo: YPN
17. Leeds in 1974
Patients in fee-paying wards at Leeds General Infirmary were being disturbed by the noise of excavations outside in March 1974. Photo: YPN