This unusual view of Leeds General Infirmary from the early 1970s shows all four major extensions made to the original building. One the extreme right - with curved balconies - is the Brotherton Wing (1940). Another wing built just after the turn of the century is on its left and next to the original Infirmary is the Wellcome wing, the latest extension. Immediately behind is the Martin wing, built in 1961. This photo was taken on the balcony surrounding Leeds Town Hall by Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Peter Lowe in 1971. It is one of 16 photos charting the year in the life of the city centre and bring into focus a range of landmarks and news stories from the 12 months. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds city centre pubs LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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Ukrainian dancers on the steps of Leeds Town Hall in April 1971. The Red Army ensemble were performing at the Grand Theatre but had just been charged on this day, with disorderly conduct. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
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Studio 2 at Radio Leeds, which at this time in February 1971 was operating from the Merrion Centre. The interviewer (on the left)is Chris Hawksworth. Also seen in the studio is the writer Harry Patterson, more commonly known as Jack Higgins. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Maxine Audley as Blanche in A Streetcar named Desire at Leeds Playhouse in May 1971. | West Yorkshire Archive Service Photo: West Yorkshire Archive Service
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Leeds Town Hall from The Headrow in August 1971. Oxford Place Chapel is on the left and part of the Municipal Buildings housing the Central Library are visible to the right. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
