1977 proved to be a year of celebration with underdogs Leeds RL winning the Challenge Cup after beating Widnes at Wembley while cricket legend Geoff Boycott notching up a century of centuries. Elsewhere a robot device called Goliath and used for dealing with terrorist bombs was called upon after a bomb scare in Leeds city centre. Enjoy these images, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, celebrating a year in the life of your city. READ MORE: 14 photo memories of Leeds city centre in the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

7. Hunslet
Burton's company gardens taken from an open window at Burton's factory on Hudson Road in May 1977. The view looks towards Burmantofts Street and the city. Saxton Gardens and the Town Hall can be seen in the background. St Agnes' Church can be seen to the left of the image. | Leeds Museums Service Photo: Leeds Museums Service

8. Leeds city centre
September 1977 and Lionel Blair gives dancing tips to Lindsay Adams on the stage of the Leeds Grand Theatre, where he was starring in Doctor in the House. | YPN Photo: YPN

9. Headingley
Geoff Boycott celebrates scoring a century of centuries during the Test Match against Australia at Headingley in August 1977. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding


11. Holbeck
Pickets from the fire brigades union at Holbeck Police Station where the army has two fire tenders stationed in November 1977. | YPN Photo: YPN

12. Leeds city centre
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? Yorkshire Crown restaurant in Leeds pictured in January 1977. | YPN Photo: YPN


