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
19. Leeds in 1974
December 1974 and it was 'eyes down' for a full house at one of the bingo stalls at the Queens Hall. Photo: Steve Riding
21. Leeds in 1974
A new home was being sought for Mowgli, the friendly two year old boa constrictor in March 1974. For her owner John Lee from East Ardsley was finding that her growth is proving a problem for himself and his wife. Mr. Lee, a collector of unusual pets, has hit this problem before. He had to let an ape and a monkey go to a zoo because of shortage of room. Photo: YPN
22. Leeds in 1974
A view showing the side of the Art Gallery on Alexander Street in July 1974. In the foreground is the Sam Wilson extension. The view looks towards The Headrow on the left. Photo: Leeds Museums and Galleries
23. Leeds in 1974
Floor manager Beverley Doyle, left, and producers assistant Brenda May, check through some film in the main studio of the new BBC TV headquarters on Woodhouse Lane in September 1974 ahead of becoming operational. Photo: YPN
24. Leeds in 1974
Inside Thurston bakery, the best in technology, hygiene and congenial working conditions in October 1974. Photo: YPN