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
7. Leeds city centre
The Merrion Centre during the final stages of its construction. View looks from Woodhouse Lane. On the left edge, part of the Odeon Cinema can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Woodhouse
This view looks across the slip road of the Inner Ring Road towards Woodhouse. This is the area where Woodhouse and the City Centre meet. Part of Woodhouse Lane Car Park can be seen on the left edge with the BBC building in the centre. Beyond this are three church spires, Blenheim Baptist Church, Trinity Church and Emmanuel Church left to right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Chapeltown
This view looks along a snow covered footpath in Potternewton Park. In the background towards the left is the gatehouse which stood at the entrance to the park from Harehills Lane. | Stephen Howden Photo: Stephen Howden
10. Leeds city centre
This view looks from Crown Point Bridge across the River Aire. To the left are industrial premises in Waddington's Yard and on East Street. In the background, Saxton Gardens can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
This view looks up Calverley Street in the direction of Leeds Metropolitan University. On the left is the entrance to Portland Street and the Brotherton Wing of Leeds General Infirmary which was added to existing buildings in the 1930s. On the right edge, part of the Civic Hall is visible. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Burmantofts
The main entrance to St James's University Hospital on Beckett Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net