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
14. Armley in the 1980s
Did you live here back in the day? Chester Street pictured in December 1988. Photo: YPN
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16. Armley in the 1980s
Tenants of homes facing demolition because of plans to extend Armley Jail put banners across the street calling for 'fairer' compensation in May 1984. The banners saying: "They want their prison - we want a fair deal" and "Equivalent reinstatement or we stay" were put up by 11 families on Elsworth Street, next to the prison in May 1984. Photo: YPN
17. Armley in the 1980s
Washing hangs across Fearnley Street while a dog guards his territory. Photo: YPN