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A busy Lands Lane pictured on a Saturday lunchtime in December 1979. | YPN

26 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1979

These fantastic photos celebrate a year in the life of Leeds at the end of the 1970s.

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

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