They turn back the clock to 1979 and showcase a vibrant bustling city as well as highlighting the stories making the news headlines during the 12 months. Memories from around the city centre are featured as well as those from the suburbs with Woodlesford, Beeston, Stourton and Yeadon in focus as well as Leeds United. 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. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
A busy Lands Lane pictured on a Saturday lunchtime in December 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Leeds city centre
The new Rumbelows store on Duncan Street in November 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Leeds city centre
September 1979 and the National Employers House on Quebec Street, formely the home of the Leeds and County Liberal Club, was on the market for around £600,000. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Leeds city centre
September 1979 and a three man team committed to saving old buildings was very proud of its latest conversion job on a purpose-built Victorian bank. Peter Moorhouse, the general manager of British Composite Tiles Ltd, spent eight months working by hand on the facelift, helped by friends. The exterior of the former Midland Bank on North Street, had Veen left intact and was now called Northwood House. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Leeds city centre
Did you buy a car from here back in the day? Arnold G. Wilson dealership pictured in February 1979. | YPN Photo: YPN
