Leeds was busy scrubbing up its city centre in 1973. Yet your Yorkshire Evening Post reported how it looked “as though someone emptied the washing up bowl down the wastepipe of Wellington Street.” The image is one of 21 photos charting a year of memories from around the city centre. The gallery is made up of photos from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive, many of which have been digitised for the first time. The collection brings into the spotlight a range of stories making the headlines during the 12 months as well as landmarks and streets such as Leeds Town Hall, The Headrow, East Parade, Wellington Street, Park Row and Quebec Street. READ MORE: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
20. Leeds city centre
National Employers House on Quebec Street pictured in October 1973. Also in the photo is the old wooden building used by the General Post Office. | YPN Photo: YPN
21. Leeds city centre
The Mechanics Institute in November 1973 - soon to be demolished. | YPN Photo: YPN