These images turn the clock back to life in city centre during the decade and feature landmarks still part of city life today. These images are 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 to take you back to Leeds in 1970 | 25 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1972 | 27 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1973 | 19 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1974 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
Briggate in April 1979 looking in the direction of the River Aire. Dolcis shoe shop in the centre is at the junction with Albion Place. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
Lands Lane in April 1979 looking towards The Headrow, showing the pedestrian precinct which opened in 1972. Left and right the junctions with Albion Place are visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
Recognise here? Leeds Register Office in Belgrave House on Belgrave Street pictured in October 1979. It replaced former office in Park Square, for registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages. Leeds Register Office is now in the Town Hall. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
The AEC Regent/Roe 974 Bus on Cobourg Street about to enter the Merrion Centre area. It was on route no 36, destination Central Bus Station. Pictured in June 1970 | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
The Leeds School Board Office on Calverley Street in August 1970. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
York Place to Queen Street in July 1979. Buildings at the end on Queen Street, are an architect's drawing, a 'design to site'. It shows the redevelopment which includes an office block, toilets, and an entrance lobby with 12 car parking spaces. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net