They bring together a collection of photos which brings 1976 into focus, a 12 months which be remembered by those old enough for a cruel summer and a city centre landmark rising like a phoenix from the flames. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and 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: Leeds in the 1970s - What it was like growing up in the decade of strikes and flares LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in 1976
The Suede and Sheepskin shop on King Edward Street in May 1976. The shop closed in 1983. To the right is Alvin Morris Ltd., decorators' supplies showroom. They also had works premises in Hunslet. A woman with an umbrella is walking past. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in 1976
The damaged remains of Kirkgate Market in January 1976 following a massive fire which spread through the building on December 13, 1975, destroying two thirds of it. Most of the 1857 section of the market was completely gutted but firefighters managed to save the 1904 frontage onto Vicar Lane and Butchers' Row. Work soon started to restore the rest of the building and by July 1976 a new replacement hall had been completed and opened. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds in 1976
A view looking along Providence Road in Woodhouse from the junction with Pennington Street. Quarry Mount Terrace leads off to the right, with the rear of no. 25 seen in the foreground. At the other side of Quarry Mount Terrace is the gable end of a row of terraced housing numbered in descending order from 15 Providence Road. On the left is a cleared area before more terraced housing. Delph Mount runs across the background. A horse and cart can be seen on the road. Pictured in January 1976. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds in 1976
Looking south down Woodhouse's Glossop Terrace towards Rider Road in January 1976. Nos. 27 to 1 are seen on the right, while nos. 16 to 2 are on the left. At the bottom of the hill are nos. 28, 26, and 24 Rider Road. In the background, left, are the high-rise flats of Holborn Towers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds in 1976
Some of the members of the team at St. Michael and All Angels in Headingley in October 1976 sampling the thrills of the ancient English folk skill of change ringing. Pictured, from left, are Monica Brook, John Robinson, Howard Brown and Mary Ogier. Photo: YPN
12. Leeds in 1976
Folk duo Peters and Lee visited the Schofields store in May 1976. The Spencer sisters, Katie and Sally from Middleton are pictured presenting flowers to the singers. Photo: YPN