The images from 1985 showcase different aspects of city life from education and learning though to shops and street scenes as well as a focus on how residents spent their down time away from the daily slog and struggles of the day-to-day grind. 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: 24 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1984 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Leeds in 1985
Looking south along Christopher Road towards Woodhouse Street in an area of red brick terraced housing in August 1985. Streets leading off include Back Glossop Street, Glossop Street and Beulah View on the left and Cross Quarry Street on the right. Houses numbered 27 and 25 Christopher Road are seen on the right, with numbers continuing down to 1 after the junction. St. Mark's Church is visible in the distance. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Leeds in 1985
The Merrion Centre from Wade Lane, with Dortmunder International public house in the centre pictured in February 1985. To the left of this is the Merrion Hotel, then William Hill bookmakers, The Proverb restaurant and Hertz car rentals. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Leeds in 1985
Looking north up Calverley Street showing the junction with Alexander Street on the right. Just beyond this, the edge of the Education Offices can be seen. In the background are the Brotherton Wing of Leeds General Infirmary and buildings of Leeds Polytechnic. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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