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

13. Leeds city centre
October 1979 and the CWS building on Wellington Street was earmarked for demolition. | YPN Photo: YPN

14. Leeds city centre
Inside the new Leeds Registry Office in February 1979. Pictured is the marriage assembly hall where guests and wedding couples can sit and wait their call to the suites where the wedding services take place. In the former premisesguests had more often than not, to wait outside in Park Square, because of a lack of space. | YPN Photo: YPN

15. Stourton
An row of old brick homes was saved from the bulldozer - but there were no champagne corks popping on Armitage Terrace in August 1979 - residents were sorry they weren't being pulled down. | YPN Photo: YPN

16. Leeds city centre
Viewed from the sky in September 1979, the new roundabout system on Wellington Road, south of the River Aire, was taking shape. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

17. Leeds city centre
The West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive's Transport Information Office on the corner of Kirkgate and New Market Street, a round brick building infront of the Trustee Savings Bank. Pictured in December 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

18. Yeadon
Morrisons car park looking towards South View Road where the long, single storey building of 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


