1974 was a year that Leeds becomes a metropolitan borough and work continued on the city’s Inner Ring Road. It was also a 12 months that residents voted in not one, but two, General Elections. These wonderful photos, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, chart a year in the life of your city. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds in 1974
November 1974 and members of YEP Women's Circle and their husbands enjoyed a lively night at the Leeds Hofbrauhas. To help their evening go with a swing they were given a free drink and a free supper dish. Pictured, from left, are Jean Norfield, Betty Pickersgill, Jean Johnson, Pamela Shae, Jean Moss, Bob Poulton, John Ward and his wife Olive, Edith Poulton and Doreen Philpot. Photo: YPN
14. Leeds in 1974
Leeds United chairman Manny Cussins displays the League Championship Trophy outside Leeds Civic Hall during a reception for the team in July 1974. Photo: YPN
15. Leeds in 1974
Counting was underway at Leeds Town Hall in February 1974 for the General Election. The Labour Party, led by Leader of the Opposition and former Prime Minister Harold Wilson, gained 14 seats (301 total) but was 17 short of an overall majority. The Conservative Party, led by incumbent Prime Minister Edward Heath, lost 28 seats (though it polled a higher share of the vote than Labour). That resulted in a hung parliament, the first since 1929. Photo: Graham Lindley
16. Leeds in 1974
All that remains of the office effects from the fire gutted warehouse in Marsh Lane in July 1974. The men are employees of National Carriers Ltd., who had an office in the building. Photo: YPN
17. Leeds in 1974
New Yorkshire CCC president Sir Kenneth Parkinson gets some inside information from coach Doug Padgett on the county's prospects for the coming season during a visit to the Headingley nets to meet the players in April 1974. Photo: YPN
18. Leeds in 1974
Members of the East Leeds Youth Orchestra with Michael Landa, left, conductor of the recorder group, and Mr. J. Renhard, the orchestra's conductor in March 1974. Photo: YPN