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A panoramic view of the main pool from January 1978. | YPN

34 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1978

These wonderful photos aim to make a splash as they celebrate a year in the life of Leeds at the back end of the 1970s.

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

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