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
7. Leeds United
There was disappointment for Leeds United in March 1979 when the club's junior side were thwarted in a bid to reach the quarter-finals of the FA Youth Cup y Charlton who won 3-1 at Elland Road. Pictured, back row from left, are David Bennett, Phil Porterhouse, Gary Fozzard, John Lukic, Barry Tyerman, Dave Matthews, Martin Dickinson, Ashley Burrows and Brendan Hawkins. Front row, from left, are Terry Connors, Dave Thompson, John MacPhee, Tony Barrowcliffe, Darren Feeney and Steve Balcombe. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Leeds city centre
Anita Daley, who worked for a Leeds bullion dealer, is pictured in October 1979 with gold for sale worth £100,000. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Leeds city centre
May 1979 and 800 books of 23 carat gold were used to gild Victora Hall in Leeds Town Hall. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Leeds United
August 1979 and the Elland Road scoreboard spelled out is message for £350,000 signing Brian Greenhoff when he called at the ground at the start of a busy schedule of medical tests before his transfer from Manchester United. could be completed. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Leeds city centre
June 1979 a=nd 600 specially designed ties commemorating the 10th anniversary of the "twinning of the cities" of Leeds and Dortmund were being taken over with a large number of visitors to Germany. The ties, designed by YEP artist 'Speed' on behalf of the city of Leeds, illustrated the friendship that existed between the two cities. They featured the Owl of Leeds and the Eagle of Dortmund. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Leeds city centre
When it came to plates and other commemorative pieces, Leeds had been left off the map. That all changed by October 1979 with Leeds having its own plate, in bone china, enamelled and gilded in 22 carat gold and in a limited edition of 200. | YPN Photo: YPN