They are 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: 15 unseen photos of Beeston through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Beeston in the 1980s
Looking across to Stratford Street from Bude Road in August 1983, showing a corner shop at no. 80, which has a modern dormer window.
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Parade of shops on Dewsbury Road in July 1980. On the left is a double fronted D.I.Y and hardware centre. Next is Class Carpets. Moving right a credit lending service, then a washeteria laundrette.
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3. Beeston in the 1980s
Bude Road looking across to Back Stratford Terrace, then Stratford Street in August 1983. Rowland Road Working Mens' Club is on the left at the far end of Bude Road.
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4. Beeston in the 1980s
Barker's garage and car showroom, a Peugeot dealer, on Old Lane in February 1980.
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