Four words from the dictionary of D’s used to describe Wellington Street, one of the main gateways into Leeds city centre, at the dawn of a new decade. This was 1981, a year which felt like your Leeds suffering from a bout of urban stagnation and suburban torpor. These photos, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, chart 12 months in the life of your city. READ MORE: 20 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1980 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in 1981
Construction of the Henry Moore Sculpture Gallery in October 1981. He was made an Honorary Freeman of the City of Leeds in 1981. His work included 919 sculptures, 5,500 drawings and 717 graphics. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds, 5th November 1981 East End Park Community Association bonfire. Mark?, 7, of Dawlish Avenue and Louise Brownridge, 5, of Eastwood Nook, let off their sparklers.
Two youngsters let off sparklers at the East End Park Community Association bonfire in November 1981. Photo: YPN
9. Leeds in 1981
A traffic warden studies one of the new parking meters on Park Square in October 1981. Photo: Tim Clayton
10. Leeds in 1981
Enjoy these photos from around Leeds in 1981. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds in 1981
Roundhay's Clock Cinema was used as a filming location for children's TV programme 'The Way we Used to Live' in June 1981. Photo: YPN
12. Leeds in 1981
St. Thomas's Church Hall in Stanningley was targeted by arsonists in November 1981. Photo: YPN