Lands Lane precinct at the corner with Albion Place in April 1979. The fountain and precinct were opened on April 12, 1972, by Environment Secretary Peter Walker. From the left, on Albion Place, shops include Bailey's, Nicola Anne, Willerby, Royce Manshop Ltd at number 27, Brandon House Ltd jeweller's at 28 and Ivey Travel at number 6 Lands Lane. A sign in the foreground informs that Lands Lane is a paved zone with vehicle restrictions.placeholder image
Lands Lane precinct at the corner with Albion Place in April 1979. The fountain and precinct were opened on April 12, 1972, by Environment Secretary Peter Walker. From the left, on Albion Place, shops include Bailey's, Nicola Anne, Willerby, Royce Manshop Ltd at number 27, Brandon House Ltd jeweller's at 28 and Ivey Travel at number 6 Lands Lane. A sign in the foreground informs that Lands Lane is a paved zone with vehicle restrictions.

19 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1979

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 8th Jan 2024, 04:45 BST

These photos turn back the clock to the end of the 1970s.

They celebrate a year in the life of Leeds and its residents in 1979, a 12 months which featured a memorable dose of bad weather, summer fun thanks to the Lord Mayor’s Parade and busy shopping precincts in the city centre. Enjoy these photos, which also showcase life in city suburbs such as Rothwell, Pudsey, Scholes and Ilkley, charting a year in the life of your city. 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

St.Helens Lane of Lawnswood petrol filling station, with Otley Road running along on the right. An automatic car wash is advertised for 40p. Pictured in September 1979.

19. Leeds in 1979

St.Helens Lane of Lawnswood petrol filling station, with Otley Road running along on the right. An automatic car wash is advertised for 40p. Pictured in September 1979. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Rothwell's Haigh Hospital pictured in December 1979.

20. Leeds in 1979

Rothwell's Haigh Hospital pictured in December 1979. Photo: YPN

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Pudsey Lowtown pictured in December 1979.

21. Leeds in 1979

Pudsey Lowtown pictured in December 1979. Photo: YPN

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