24 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1971

It was the year work to complete the Leeds inner ring took a major step forward.

This photo shows the extreme western end of the Inner Ring Road at Westgate roundabout. The final phase of the ring road - from Westgate roundabout to Wellington Place - was expected to e started at the back end of 1971. This photo is one of 24 memories charting a year in the life of the city and its residents. City centre landmarks - including an unusual view of Leeds General Infirmary featuring all four extensions made to the original building - are featured as well as memories from the suburbs. The photos are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: The story of a quirky Leeds pub 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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