They turn back the clock to 1978 and start with a view from inside of Leeds International Pool with youngsters taking the plunge. Other city centre landmarks are also featured in this round up of memories as well as those from around the suburbs including Armley, Headingley, Burley, Woodhouse, Pudsey, Halton and even 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. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers 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 panoramic view of the main pool from January 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Leeds in 1978
Driver Bill Addy at the controls of a train on the Leeds to Bradford line. | jpimedia
4. Hunslet
The shell of Hunslet Church of England Middle School which was destroyed by fire in May 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Leeds city centre
An obstructed sign on Commerical Street in March 1978. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Pudsey
Pudsey Town Centre with Pudsey Town Hall in the background. On the right is Market Place, now the site of the new bus station. Running through the centre of the image is Church Lane. | John M. Garnett Photo: John M. Garnett