Memories from the 1970s are in focus with views of and from boozers dominating the images in this gallery which also feature rag and bone men plying their trade around the community. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: 10 photo gems take you to the heart of Little London in the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

7. Little London in the 1970s
Rag and bone men on their rounds. in December 1970. | YPN Photo: YPN

8. Little London in the 1970s
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

9. Little London in the 1970s
Tommy Dobson and Billy Boy make their way up a steep hill in December 1970. | YPN Photo: YPN


