Cheerful photos take you back to Crossgates in the 1970s.
These intriguing photographs depict the changing face of Crossgates in the 1970s.
This delightful stroll down memory lane includes local landmarks, well-traveled streets, and establishments that will be remembered by future generations of locals.
The gallery highlights the Arndale Centre’s impact on the local community and takes you inside working men’s clubs, which were an important component of society’s social fabric.
The photographs are a combination from the YEP archive and those published by the photographic archive Leodis, which is managed by Leeds Library & Information Service.
They also maintain the history blog The Secret Library Leeds, which takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, such as rare books buried in the stacks.
Read more: 16 intriguing photographs transport you back to Crossgates in the 1980s.
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1. Crossgates in the 1970s
A busy Saturday scene on Austhorpe Road in November 1970.
2. Crossgates in the 1970s
March 1975, and an overhead picture of Cross Gates Carriage Works on Manston Lane, owned by Charles H.
Roe. Several engines responded to a little fire. Nine metro vehicles worth £120,000 apiece needed to be pushed to safety.
3. Crossgates in the 1970s
Shoppers in Crossgates pictured in June 1970
4. Crossgates in the 1970s
1971 and rail passengers said goodbye to the gas lamps of Cross Gates station after 68 years.
5. Crossgates in the 1970s
Part of the shopping parade in Austhorpe Road in Janary 1973.
6. Crossgates in the 1970s
In July 1973, a shopping parade took place on Austhorpe Road. Do you recall these shops?
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