Slum clearance, squatters and shops are all in focus in this gallery charting a decade in the life of the LS12 suburb and its residents. Many of the images featured, plucked from the YEP archive, have never been published online before. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Armley in the 1980s
FitzArthur Street, Fearnley Street and Gledhow Street off Tong Road in July 1984. They have all since been demolished despite the efforts of an action group to save them. Photo: YPN
8. Armley in the 1980s
The last of The Hopes await demolition in January 1980... this is Hope Mount. Photo: YPN
9. Armley in the 1980s
The end could be in sight for a drivers' nightmare which had been dubbed 'Rocky Road' by motorists in October 1984. Trouble began when Yorkshire Water installed a mains trench and then supply pipes to houses along Greenhill Road. The hoiles were resurfaced with tarmac - and left proud to allow for settlement. Ever since motorists and their cars took a hammering as they travelled rollercoaster-style along the road. West Yorkshire County Council said the problem could soon be sorted out. "There has to be a time lag between the Water Authority leaving and us having a look at it because of the settlement problem," said spokesman. "We will look at it in the future when settlement has had the chance to take place. We will make sure then that it has been re-instated to our satisfaction as a highway authority." Photo: YPN
10. Armley in the 1980s
New council housing on Ley Lane pictured in January 1980. Photo: YPN
11. Armley in the 1980s
Leeds biggest sports centre at Carr Crofts in Armley was officially opened by west Leeds MP Joe Dean in November 1982.. The £750,000 centre was an extension of the old Armley Baths which had also been given a major facelift. The ambitious complex - the 8th sports centre in Leeds - offered a new sports hall, four squash courts, two full sixed snooker tables and a licenced bar. Photo: YPN
12. Armley in the 1980s
Young mum Wendy Thorne cuddles her eight week old son at a squatter home near Armley Jail in November 1984 as a Home Office official knocked on the front door, The official had come from London to ask the squatters to leave Home Office property after the residents of Elsworth Street demanded their eviction - but they refused. Photo: YPN