Transport issues – both good and bad – dominated the city’s news agenda during 1986, a year which also featured Kirkgate Market traders take to the streets in opposition to redevelopment plans. These photos provide a fascinating glimpse into life across the city over the 12 months which included a number of changes and challenges. They are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: 15 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1985 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in 1986
Members of the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority were kept waiting at Leeds City Station in January 1986. British Rail's newest flag flier - the prestigious "Sprinter" train - limped into Leeds Station today on its Yorkshire debut, an embarrassing 22 minutes late. Photo: YPN
2. Leeds in 1986
The Carnival Queen chosen for 1986 at the Leeds West Indian Carnival. She is Lisa Condor and her elaborate costume of a sea anemone was designed by her brother, Hubon Condor. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds in 1986
The Lakeside Café in Roundhay Park, possibly taken at the time that it was being converted into a café from the former boathouse. The edge of Waterloo Lake in front has been drained of water and a lone boat sits at the bottom. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds in 1986
Pictured in October 1986 are Jeoffrey 'Scully' Walwyn and David Phillips who had recently completed a one-year course in Computer Studies at Technorth in Harrogate Road. This had enabled them to take part in a work placement scheme in the Council's Public Works Department. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds in 1986
Kenneth Clarke, Minister for Employment, meets local residents at the newly established Chapeltown Job Centre in October 1986. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds in 1986
Air France Concorde at Leeds Bradford Airport in August 1986 Photo: Bruce Rollinson