Nostalgic Images of Life in 1970s Leeds

Step back in time with these captivating vintage color photographs that offer a glimpse into life in Leeds during the 1970s. Taken by Eric Miles, the images provide a unique perspective on the city's past, showcasing the people, places, and everyday moments that defined the era. From bustling streets to intimate portraits, these photographs offer a fascinating look at a bygone time in Leeds' history.

[@tonybaloney4195]

Those were the days

[@brightsunshinyday]

Leeds Permanent Building Society Head Office was always at the bottom of the Headrow - so I'm not sure about your caption regarding the site in Kirkgate Market (at 29 seconds). I don't remember it ever having been there and I didn't leave the area until 1978. The Leeds Exhibition Centre in City Square - was that in the old Majestic Cinema building (saw Mary Poppins there as a child) - subsequently becoming a bingo hall?

[@harri2626]

The image at 1m 29s is Commercial Street, not Lower Briggate.

[@History-in-Film]

I was wrong. Thanks for pointing out.

[@TPT6148]

Looks more like Dar es Salaam these days!

[@leoncsorba9085]

I went to University there, another world. Better than the horrible 2020s.

[@Robby334]

I came to Leeds in 1973 how it has changed now, I might say not for the better.

[@paulbarrett22]

city centre is much better ,the surrounding areas are an absolute disgrace

[@Robby334]

@@paulbarrett22 your quite right there

[@SunofYork]

Get back in your dinghy then....

[@philoshaughnessy906]

Great pictures but the music is a bit morose

[@miahfost]

The music is so freaky. 😂

[@bibakroll8999]

As the narration! Why an American? He can't even pronounce the names properly.

[@adrianhepton9362]

Great images. Annoying imusic. This was in the days before the big. Ugly and dangerous suvs appeared

[@SunofYork]

I joined Leeds City Police on Friday 13th October 1967. It isn't history to me.