The images focus on shops and city centre landmarks and are sure to evoke memories from a generation of bargain hunters as well as those who worked and enjoyed down time in the heart of Leeds. The majority are 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: 24 Leeds restaurants you may remember from the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
The east side of New Briggate, with the entrance to the Grand Arcade in the centre, pictured in July 1985. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
Shops on south side of Eastgate in March 1984. From left, is Headlines Hair Design, Tandys Hi-Fi and audio superstore, and just visible on the right, No 28 Peter Maturi Cutlery specialists. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
Kirkgate Market seen from Vicar Lane in May 1984. From left can be seen Cut Price Records, no.13 Market Buildings, then Economic Woollen Company, fabrics no.14, Joseph Hemsworth, jeweller, no.15 and Boots the chemist at no.16. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
Vicar Lane, showing the Market Buildings on the left, in May 1984. In the foreground is Cut Price Records, then Economic Woollen company, fabrics and Joseph Hemsworth, jeweller. In the background on the right is the Trustee Savings Bank on Kirkgate. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
Call Lane seen from the junction with The Calls in September 1980. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
September 1980 and pictured on The Headrow, are the premises of Bell Watson, estate agents, charted surveyors and Catholic Building Society. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net