These wonderful photos from around Leeds straddle two decades of memories. They were taken between 1969 and 1977 although the exact date of each image is unknown. They bring into focus city centre landmarks as well as rarely-seen photos from around the suburbs with Cross Green, Harehills, Woodhouse, Burmantofts, Chapeltown, Richmond Hill, Little London and Roundhay Park all in focus. The photos are 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: Lost city centre landmarks - The Leeds Skywalk 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
On the left of this view is the Oxford Place Methodist Chapel, built of red brick with contrasting stone ornamentation. Westgate is visible in the foreground, becoming The Headrow after the junction with Oxford Place. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Little London
A raised section of Lovell Park Road runs across the foreground of this view. On the right edge, Lovell Park Towers flats are visible. In the background St James's Hospital can be seen to the left with flats on the Shakespeare estate to the right. View looks across Sheepscar, then Burmantofts. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Harehills
This view looks onto the forecourt of Bracken Edge Garage Ltd, on Sycamore Avenue. The garage offered motor repairs and alos sold petrol. A Shell sign is visible towards the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Woodhouse
Woodhouse Lane Car Park. Blenheim Walk crosses the Inner Ring Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Little London
The Kings Arms public house on Meanwood Road. This was the second Kings Arms Hotel to stand on this site. In the backgound, the Oatland tower blocks are visible | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Roundhay Park
This view looks across Waterloo Lake. In the bottom left corner three people are visible. The view looks in the direction of Hammond Hall Hostel which can be seen on the horizon. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net