It was thought to be the highest doctor’s surgery in Britain when it opened in the mid-1970s. The surgery was over 270ft up on the 22 storey of Cottingley Towers. Two doctors worked from the surgery which was given temporary permission to operate by Leeds City Council housing committee in December 1974. The committee felt the premises were not suitable but were willing to agree to it being used until alternative accommodation could be found. Patients did not need an appointment to see their doctor at the surgery which was open six days a week including Saturdays. The photo is one of more than 10 charting life around Cottingley and Beeston using photos from the Yorkshire Evening Post, some of which have digitised for the first time. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Beeston, Holbeck and Cottingley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
2. Cottingley in the 1970s
Did you live in one of these aluminum prefabs back in the day? | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Cottingley in the 1970s
Maisonettes on Parkwood Crescent pictured in February 1977. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Cottingley in the 1970s
The opening of Cottingley Heights in April 1972. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Cottingley in the 1970s
The opening of Cottingley Heights in April 1972. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Cottingley in the 1970s
Eleven-year-old Philip Darby pictured in the adventure playground in October 1972. | YPN Photo: YPN