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
25. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
Crockatt Cleaners on Commercial Street in January 1979. The shop sign has been removed and a planning application made for a new one. The next shop along is Silvio's cakes. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
26. Leeds city centre in the 1970s
An aerial view of Kirkgate Market, looking south, in the aftermath of the fierce fire of December 13, 1975. The photograph was taken the day after the fire and records the scene of devastation, as much of the market hall dating from 1857 was destroyed. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Park Row at the junction with South Parade in January 1979. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Share your memories of life in Leeds city centre in the 1970s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net