They feature a series of new beginnings with the opening of South Gipton Community Centre and Gipton Housing Office as well as celebrating an anniversary at the Henry Barran Centre. Pubs and local football are also included in these photos which are a mix from 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. LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Gipton in the 1980s
The licensee of The Gipton on Roundhay Road in June 1982 was Ronald Winter.
2. Gipton in the 1980s
August 1982 and a new emergency tender was brought into service at Gipton Fire Station. Pictured are 'Red Watch' crew, Fireman Stephen Pask (left) and Leading fireman Brian Perkin, with some of the specialised equipment the vehicle carries.
3. Gipton in the 1980s
The opening of South Gipton Community Centre in Coldcotes Grove in February 1984. It shows some of the young local residents enjoying a game of pool. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Gipton in the 1980s
The Rt. Hon. Denis Healey enjoy a game of pool after opening South Gipton Community Centre in February 1984. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Gipton in the 1980s
Rt. Hon. Denis Healey MP gave a speech praising the fundraising efforts of the local community (second from right). To the left of Mr Healey is Suzi Armitage and standing facing him is Arthur Westerman. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Gipton in the 1980s
The opening ceremony of the new Gipton Housing Office on Foundry Avenue in September 1982. Pictured are Pictured Eddie Manning, chair of Gipton Federation of Tenants Associations, Stan Hanson and Margaret Woodward. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net