The 1970s saw the opening of a bakery giant in the heart of the community and the pace of change accelerator even further thanks to the opening of the Stanningley Bypass which cut through LS13 aimed at easing traffic congestion in west Leeds. The decade also featured a visit from a celebrity filming a television series in Bramley. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, rewind the clock to showcase life in the suburb and feature street scenes and local landmarks as well as stories making the news at the time. READ MORE: Travel along Stanningley Bypass down the decades LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
8. Bramley in the 1970s
April 1978 and pictured is part of Vallences comprehensive workshops at Bramley providing expert service back-up for their customers. The firm's electrical and record shop was on The Headrow in Leeds city centre.
9. Bramley in the 1970s
Actress Diana Dors was Bramley RL's McLaren Field filming a new comedy TV series in December 1972.
11. Bramley in the 1970s
February 1979 and where better to find bell ringers than Bell Lane? These bell-ringers belong to St. Peter's Church in Bramley.
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