Terraced houses on Ganton Mount in Woodhouse in June 1975. The street continues as Glossop Street further along before reaching the junction with Christopher Road in the background, with Cross Quarry Street leading off from this.Terraced houses on Ganton Mount in Woodhouse in June 1975. The street continues as Glossop Street further along before reaching the junction with Christopher Road in the background, with Cross Quarry Street leading off from this.
Terraced houses on Ganton Mount in Woodhouse in June 1975. The street continues as Glossop Street further along before reaching the junction with Christopher Road in the background, with Cross Quarry Street leading off from this.

17 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1975

It was a 12 months which some might argue proved to be the city’s annus horribilis.
Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 17th Apr 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 18th Apr 2024, 11:06 BST

The end of 1975 brought devastation and destruction as a large part of Kirkgate Market was consumed by fire. Around four acres of the site was destroyed in a blaze which took 110 fireman two hours to control. Earlier in the year Leeds and its footballing family were ‘robbed’ of European Cup glory against Bayern Munich. Outrage and injustice remain the overriding emotions for a generation of Leeds United fans who were in Paris that night. The two news headlines form part of this gallery showcasing the year in the life of the city and its residents. 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: Leeds in the 1970s - What it was like growing up in the decade of strikes and flares YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

Smash hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was staged at The Grand in July 1975.

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Smash hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was staged at The Grand in July 1975. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Sergeant Richard Dunn, a parachute regiment contender for the British heavyweight boxing championship, supervises a bout in the ring at Pudsey in September 1975. He beat Bunny Johnson on points over 15 rounds to win the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. He unsuccessfully challenged Muhammad Ali for the World Heavyweight title in 1976.

8. Leeds in 1975

Sergeant Richard Dunn, a parachute regiment contender for the British heavyweight boxing championship, supervises a bout in the ring at Pudsey in September 1975. He beat Bunny Johnson on points over 15 rounds to win the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. He unsuccessfully challenged Muhammad Ali for the World Heavyweight title in 1976. Photo: YPN

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Aerial view looking across the destruction caused by a fire in Kirkgate Market, seen in the direction of the Eastgate roundabout. Around 4 acres of the site was destroyed in a blaze which took 110 fireman two hours to control. Most of the 1857 section of the market was destroyed although the 1904 frontage onto Vicar Lane was saved. This section, containing Butchers Row, seen to the left, reopened on Tuesday 16th December. Many of the other stalls found temporary locations in the Corn Exchange, and the George Street and Harewood Street Car Parks. A visit from Prince Charles on the 17th boosted the morale of stall holders hit by the fire.

9. Leeds in 1975

Aerial view looking across the destruction caused by a fire in Kirkgate Market, seen in the direction of the Eastgate roundabout. Around 4 acres of the site was destroyed in a blaze which took 110 fireman two hours to control. Most of the 1857 section of the market was destroyed although the 1904 frontage onto Vicar Lane was saved. This section, containing Butchers Row, seen to the left, reopened on Tuesday 16th December. Many of the other stalls found temporary locations in the Corn Exchange, and the George Street and Harewood Street Car Parks. A visit from Prince Charles on the 17th boosted the morale of stall holders hit by the fire. Photo: YPN

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Woodhouse's Marian Terrace pictured in July 1975 during the process of demolition. On the left is still standing so far but houses to the right of it have been reduced to rubble. With all the Marian streets behind having already been demolished (though Marian Road at right angles to it on the right remains) there is a clear view through to Holborn Towers multi-storey flats, with one of the Jubilee streets still there in front of it. The Parkinson tower of Leeds University is seen in the background.

10. Leeds in 1975

Woodhouse's Marian Terrace pictured in July 1975 during the process of demolition. On the left is still standing so far but houses to the right of it have been reduced to rubble. With all the Marian streets behind having already been demolished (though Marian Road at right angles to it on the right remains) there is a clear view through to Holborn Towers multi-storey flats, with one of the Jubilee streets still there in front of it. The Parkinson tower of Leeds University is seen in the background. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Beaverbrooks jewellers in November 1975.

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Beaverbrooks jewellers in November 1975. Photo: YPN

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Did you watch a film here back in the day? The Tower Picture House on New Briggate.

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Did you watch a film here back in the day? The Tower Picture House on New Briggate. Photo: YPN

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