This gallery of memories is sure to resonate with a generation of people who called Roundhay home back in the 1970s. They showcase shops along Street Lane during the decade as well as landmarks and quirky stories making the local news headlines back in the day. 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: Memories of Roundhay Park's open air swimming pool LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Roundhay in the 1970s
Street Lane, part of a parade of shops running between Shaftesbury Avenue and Sutherland Avenue in November 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Roundhay in the 1970s
A parade of shops on Street Lane between Sutherland Avenue and Shaftesbury Avenue. Shops visible include Street Lane Electrical (Leeds) Ltd, a Hoover advertising domestic appliances, sales, service and repair shop. This business later moved to premises on Lidgett Lane. Pictured in November 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Roundhay in the 1970s
A branch of Peltours Ltd, travel agents on Street Lane which was due to open in November 1979. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Roundhay in the 1970s
A travel agents being fitted out for its 5th November opening in 1979. On the left of the business is a grocery while on the right is an electrical shop. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Roundhay in the 1970s
Retired engineer Alastair Cameron pictured in November 1971 with a model steam engine which he has been making for nearly four years in the workshop at his Roundhay home. | YPN Photo: YPN
