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
7. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
Briggate in April 1979. On the left J.Weir & Son 'the jeweller's who care' and further down, Debenhams. On the right, Dolcis visible on the corner with Albion Place, then Hornes and Hepworths followed by Army Stores and Peter Lord's far right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
The shop front of Robinson's Seeds Ltd of 13 Market Buildings on the Vicar Lane side of Kirkgate Market. Pictured in January 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
Shops on Lower Briggate in December 1979. On the left is the Golden Lion Hotel by the junction with Swinegate, then Class menswear, Bass and Bligh, camera and binocular repairs, Contact second hand goods and Starlight Room amusements. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
Harewood Street at the junction with Sidney Street in December 1979. Harewood Fashions is on the left. Across the road on the right is Clover department store. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
Kirkgate with the junction with New York Street on the left. Shops on the right include Las Vegas Amusements, Woodworkers Supply Stores D.I.Y., Derby Bar Cafe and Kirkgate Anglers Fishing Tackle. Pictured in December 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
View of Quebec Street showing the junction with Toronto Street. Pictured in April 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net