More than 500 people took part in a silent protest march along The Headrow and around the city centre in to show solidarity with the people of Northern Ireland several days after the Bloody Sunday killings. Thirteen men were shot dead on January 30, 1972 and a 14th victim was to die several weeks later of his injuries, aftermembers of the British army opened fire during a march through the Bogside area of Derry. The Leeds march was organised by the Northern Ireland Steering Committee and included many representatives of groups and associations. 1972 was also the year the miners went on a seven week strike for better pay, action which resulted in a state of emergency being declared and power shortages introduced. As a result a three-day week was imposed by the then Prime Minister, Edward Heath. These 17 images charting a year in the life of your city are published courtesy of C.E. Shaw and photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 18 photos take you back to Leeds in 1971 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
9. Leeds in 1972
March 1972 and a Corporation task force cleans up a Leeds eyesore. Photo: YPN
10. Leeds in 1972
Policemen in uniform, assembled near the Garden of Rest and War Memorial on The Headrow. A police van is also parked in Calverley Street. Photo: C.E. Shaw
11. Leeds in 1972
Vallances showing the front entrance at the Corn Exchange in November 1972. Photo: YPN
12. Leeds in 1972
'A goal in a million' according to Liverpool manager Bill Shankly after Mick Jones puts Leeds United ahead at Elland Road with a superb overhead kick, leaving goalkeeper Ray Clemence helpless. The Reds won the Division 1 clash 2-1. Photo: YPN