It starts with this evocative photo of a horse and cart in a city suburb and provides a stark reminder of social history and a time lost. The image is one of 18 celebrating life in Leeds in 1976. It was a 12 months of change, challenges and as well as scorching temperatures which left city folk melting in the ice cream heat. Memories from city suburbs featured in this gallery include Pudsey, Woodhouse, Bramham as well as Hyde Park, Ilkley and the city centre. 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: 17 photos take you back to Leeds in 1975 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
19. Leeds in 1976
Removal men clear out the old Millgarth Police Station in January 1976 and move files and furniture into the new home. Photo: YPN
20. Leeds in 1976
A rock and roll line up in Leeds in July 1976. Pictured from left, are Henry Karasiewicz from Kirkstall, Julie Skelton from Horsforth, Nick Kovrlija from Halton, Lynda Gedge from Horsforth and Terry Best from Roundhay. Photo: YPN
22. Leeds in 1976
EP Women's Circle members and their children had fun down on the farm when they visited Swillington House Farm in April 1976. Driving the tractor is James Bulloack, whose father owns the farm. Photo: YPN
23. Leeds in 1976
Do you remember Kirkgate Market trader Maria Chardman? Pictured at work on her shoe stall in August 1976. Photo: YPN
