Looking south along Bude Road towards Trentham Street in the distance. On the left is the junction with Clovelly Terrace, then moving back, Stratford Street, Back Stratford Terrace and Stratford Terrace lead off to both left and right. A corner shop. Satwant Virdee's Fancy Cloth House, is seen to the right. Pictured in August 1983.Looking south along Bude Road towards Trentham Street in the distance. On the left is the junction with Clovelly Terrace, then moving back, Stratford Street, Back Stratford Terrace and Stratford Terrace lead off to both left and right. A corner shop. Satwant Virdee's Fancy Cloth House, is seen to the right. Pictured in August 1983.
Looking south along Bude Road towards Trentham Street in the distance. On the left is the junction with Clovelly Terrace, then moving back, Stratford Street, Back Stratford Terrace and Stratford Terrace lead off to both left and right. A corner shop. Satwant Virdee's Fancy Cloth House, is seen to the right. Pictured in August 1983.

23 of the best photos take you back to Beeston in the 1980s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 20th Feb 2024, 04:45 BST

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These wonderful photos take you back to Beeston in the 1980s.

Landmarks, shops, well travelled streets and local sport are all featured in this gallery which are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called LS11 home 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: 16 brilliant photos take you back to Beeston in the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

The M621 motorway showing the warehouse of J.R. Hutton Ltd, floor coverings, on Beeston Royds Trading Estate. Pictured in May 1981 .

7. Beeston in the 1980s

The M621 motorway showing the warehouse of J.R. Hutton Ltd, floor coverings, on Beeston Royds Trading Estate. Pictured in May 1981 . Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Millshaw looking south-west with the railway bridge in the foreground on the right. Old buildings, including Holly House in the centre, are located on the roadside while further back are newer industrial buildings. Cottingley Housing Estate is seen in the background on the far right with Churwell Viaduct behind and Churwell beyond this.

8. Beeston in the 1980s

Millshaw looking south-west with the railway bridge in the foreground on the right. Old buildings, including Holly House in the centre, are located on the roadside while further back are newer industrial buildings. Cottingley Housing Estate is seen in the background on the far right with Churwell Viaduct behind and Churwell beyond this. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Stank Hall on Dewsbury Road pictured in 1983. This farmhouse dates back to at least 1609 when it was purchased by Christopher Hodgson, though it is part of a farm that is much older, with a barn built possibly as far back as 1448 (from tree-ring dating). Some elements of an earlier timber-framed building which may date from the same time still survive in the brick walls of the Hall. Now a listed building, it was still in use as a farmhouse until the 1960s.

9. Beeston in the 1980s

Stank Hall on Dewsbury Road pictured in 1983. This farmhouse dates back to at least 1609 when it was purchased by Christopher Hodgson, though it is part of a farm that is much older, with a barn built possibly as far back as 1448 (from tree-ring dating). Some elements of an earlier timber-framed building which may date from the same time still survive in the brick walls of the Hall. Now a listed building, it was still in use as a farmhouse until the 1960s. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Hardy Street looking towards Lodge Lane. In the foreground, left, is the junction with Tempest Place and waste land where Ellis Place once stood. In the centre the former Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society building can be seen at number 1 Hardy Street, with decorative gable and roof line. Pictured in August 1983.

10. Beeston in the 1980s

Hardy Street looking towards Lodge Lane. In the foreground, left, is the junction with Tempest Place and waste land where Ellis Place once stood. In the centre the former Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society building can be seen at number 1 Hardy Street, with decorative gable and roof line. Pictured in August 1983. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Beeston St. Anthony's, who played in the West Yorkshire League, pictured in January 1988. Back row, from left, are Chris Duggan, Mark Elmy, Kevin Jordan, Mick Wesden, Paul Chadwick, Ron Sellars, Brian Wood and Terry Rowe (manager). Front row, from left are Richard Haigh Brian Townend, Glen Smith (captain),Nell Doughty and Mick Ford.

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Beeston St. Anthony's, who played in the West Yorkshire League, pictured in January 1988. Back row, from left, are Chris Duggan, Mark Elmy, Kevin Jordan, Mick Wesden, Paul Chadwick, Ron Sellars, Brian Wood and Terry Rowe (manager). Front row, from left are Richard Haigh Brian Townend, Glen Smith (captain),Nell Doughty and Mick Ford. Photo: YPN

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Lodge Lane showing the former Leeds Industrial Co-operative Building in Hardy Street at number 1. In the image it is undergoing conversion to the Kashmir Welfare Muslim Centre. Hardy Terrace is seen to the left of the building and Hardy Street is to the right. This side view of the premises shows a boarded up Coin-op Launderette. Waste ground at the right edge was once occupied by short streets of terraced homes - 'Ellis Place', 'Stewart Place' and 'Wood Place'. Tempest Place is visible behind, right. Pictured in July 1984.

12. Beeston in the 1980s

Lodge Lane showing the former Leeds Industrial Co-operative Building in Hardy Street at number 1. In the image it is undergoing conversion to the Kashmir Welfare Muslim Centre. Hardy Terrace is seen to the left of the building and Hardy Street is to the right. This side view of the premises shows a boarded up Coin-op Launderette. Waste ground at the right edge was once occupied by short streets of terraced homes - 'Ellis Place', 'Stewart Place' and 'Wood Place'. Tempest Place is visible behind, right. Pictured in July 1984. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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