Take a look back at life in Leeds in 1978 through these amazing photos

By Rebecca Marano

Published 21st Aug 2020, 17:00 BST

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These photos capture the famous people, friendly faces and streets of Leeds back in 1978.

We took a look through the Yorkshire Evening Post archive to find the best shots from the 70s. Is this the Leeds you remember?LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook.

1. Frankie Vaugha

Frankie Vaughan serenading helpers at the Oxfam shop. From the left are: Mrs. Jessie Hull, Mrs. Lavinia Braid, Mrs. Jessie Sunderland Mrs. Molly Finch, Miss Kathleen Maud and Mrs. Dorothy Emsley. 27th February 1978

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2. Margaret Thatcher?

Mrs. Dorothy Bennett drove the Leeds Metro bus. She said:"People often chat to me. And very often they remark on how much I look like the Tory Leader." 7th October 1978