Hundreds of shoppers waited patiently along Kirkstall Road to snap up a large pork pie from Newtons pork butchers in December 1980.The photo is one of 16 which turn back the clock to showcase Leeds at Christmas in the 1980s, a decade which saw the annual city centre lights switch on prove a popular draw. READ MORE: 26 Leeds shops you visited during the 1980s from the city centre to the suburbs LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Christmas in the 1980s
A carnival atmosphere came to the streets of Leeds in December 1982 when a Christmas pageant was held in the city centre. Photo: YPN
14. Christmas in the 1980s
A blaze of colour heralded Christmas in Leeds city centre in December 1983 when around 850 people took part in a procession organised by Leeds Junior Chamber of Trade. Stilt walkers, artistes, jugglers, clowns trick cyclists, theatre groups and bands took part with the Tetley dray horses carrying Father Christmas. Live animals including bears, llamas, camels and zebras were also in the parade. Photo: YPN
15. Christmas in the 1980s
Thousands of people were singing in the rain during a colourful ceremony which saw Leeds light up for Christmas in November 1988. More than 10,000 people flocked to the City Art Gallery to see TV personality Keith Chegwin and Olympic gold medallist Adrian Moorhouse help the Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun Arthur Vollans to switch on the illuminations. Photo: YPN
16. Christmas in the 1980s
The bright lights of Christmas on Lands Lane in November 1984. Photo: YPN
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