These photos have been plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive and predominantly showcase life in the suburb during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. They feature local landmarks, street scenes such as Kirkstall Road, as well as pubs, restaurants and shops that you may remember. And they are also the focus of some news stories from back in the day. READ MORE: Kirkstall Road in 28 photos | 19 never seen before photos of Bramley through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE RETRO? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

1. 1930s
Standard VII boys at St Simon's School on Ventor Street, off Kirkstall Road. | jpimedia



4. May 1993
Campaigners chose the middle of the FA Cup final to launch their latest strike against a 20m shopping, housing and leisure scheme in Kirkstall Valley. | jpimedia

5. March
Leeds Fire Brigade's new headquarters on Kirkstall Road nears completion. | jpimedia

6. October 1981
Chris Greenfield, 18 and Karen Fairbrother, 19, clear the Leeds and Liverpool canal towpath at Kirkstall. | jpimedia

