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

7. Morley
City of Leeds Pipe Band members John Teggait plays the pipes in Dean Woods near his home in October 1971. He had tried practising at home. "The noise nearly raised the roof," said his wife Eileen. | YPN Photo: YPN

8. Woodhouse
The vast University of Leeds campus pictured in September 1971. | YPN Photo: YPN

9. Rodley
A caravan sets sail in a specially designed boat on the Leeds Liverpool Canal in January 1971. | YPN Photo: YPN

10. Roundhay
Retired engineer Alastair Cameronis pictured with a model steam engine in November 1971 which he has been making for nearly four years in the workshop at his home. | YPN Photo: YPN

11. Leeds city centre
The Dallas Boys in their dressing room with their dog Petra in January 1971. Pictured are Nicky Clarke, Joe Smith, Stan Jones, Leon Fisk and Bob Wragg. | YPN Photo: YPN

12. Adel
Martin Seeber points to the spot where his arrow landed to win him the Scorton Silver Arrow contest in June 1971. The oldest competitor, Ben Hird, looks on. | YPN Photo: YPN


