These photos provide a fascinating snapshot of life in LS6 during the decade and feature local landmarks and street scenes. The images 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. CHANGING LEEDS: Dark Arches | Briggate | The Headrow | Boar Lane | Vicar Lane LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join the Leeds Retro facebook group
13. March 1980
Shops on Otley Road including Woodcock Travel Agents and Bradleys Video and TV Centre. The Arndale Centre can be seen on the left, past the Wood Lane junction, with Arndale House towering in the background. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. January 1980
A stone-built detached house at No.41 Grove Road. In the foreground is the junction with Back Grove Gardens. Further along on the opposite side is Claremont Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net