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
13. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
Bond Street, looking towards Park Row, in February 1980. Boots Store is on the left, this was part of the Bond Street Centre which opened in 1977. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
St. Paul's Street towards the junction with East Parade and King Street in November 1982. On the left is St. Paul's House, the clothing warehouse built for John Barran by Thomas Ambler in 1878. First on the right is Office Supplies (Northern) Ltd., then Silvio's Bakery. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
Hunslet Road towards Bridge End and Lower Briggate in May 1982. The tall building on the left is the rear of the former Leeds City Transport offices now the Malmaison Hotel. PIC: Stephen Jones Photo: Stephen Jones
16. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
New York Street showing the premises of Carpetland Cash and Carry Carpets in March 1986. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
Vicar Lane on a busy shopping day in January 1980. On the left is John Collier, tailor. Just visible on the the right is the Market Buildings, then the junction with Ludgate Hill. Across the junction is a vacant building formerly the National Provincial Bank. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
Queen Victoria Street, showing shops, from left, Readicut wool shop, Boodle-am fancy boutique, Cameron Beamont optician, Oliver meanswear and Halford's Bakers and Restaurant. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net