1973 proved a year of change and challenges for the city and its residents. Parking charges were introduced on a Saturday while plans were unveiled to demolish a city centre landmark. This collection pulls together memories from the city centre and the suburbs including Armley, Meanwood, Rothwell, Burmantofts and Roundhay. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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
20. Leeds in 1973
The Aladdin's Cave of the Post Office - Clarence Bateman among the racks and racks of lost property at Quebec Street in July 1973. Photo: YPN
22. Leeds in 1973
Parking charges on a Saturday were introduced.in Leeds city centre. Pictured is a parking meter on Vicar Lane in September 1973 Photo: Graham Lindley
23. Leeds in 1973
Hawksworth Middle School pictured in July 1973. Children were forced to work amid building material and rubble as there is no money left to complete £100,000 building of the school. Photo: YPN
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