Morrisons officially opened its doors on February 25, 1970 offering a large, modern shopping experience for the town and beyond. This gallery focuses on life around Yeadon in the 1970s and features shops, factories and pubs as well as local landmarks. 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: 22 of the best photos take you back to Yeadon in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Yeadon in the 1970s
Morrisons Supermarket as seen over the vast car-park from Harper Lane in February 1970. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Yeadon in the 1970s
High Street looking in the direction of Harrogate Road in December 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Yeadon in the 1970s
The High Street in December 1979 with Morrisons supermarket on the right and shops that were built as part of the Morrisons complex on the left. These were addressed as Cliffe Court eventually. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Yeadon in the 1970s
Cliffe Court looking towards the High Street from Morrisons Car Park. Morrisons supermarket is on the left, and shops which are part of the complex are to the right. Pictured in December 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Yeadon in the 1970s
Morrisons car park looking towards South View Road where Yeadon Health Centre can be seen. On the left is the Trades Hall Social Club, now demolished to make way for Morrisons petrol station. To the right is Yeadon Town Hall which has its frontage on Town Hall Square in the High Street. Pictured in December 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Yeadon in the 1970s
Harrogate Road seen at the crossroads of Harrogate Road and Victoria Avenue with Bayton Lane and Yeadon High Street. Semi detached houses in Moorland Drive off Bayton Lane are visible in the background. Pictured in November 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net