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
. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds city centre in the 1980s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
The east side of Lands Lane in April 1989 showing shops, from left, Peter Jones China, with Reed employment agency above, then In time jewellers,Dolcis footwear and Miss Selfridge ladieswear. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
Looking south along Briggate from the junction with Duncan Street and Boar Lane in September 1981. On the left is Rumbelows TV & Electrical Goods; on the right, Boar Lane Discount Warehouse, and further along, John Dyson, jewellers, from which a clock is seen protruding out. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
Neville Street showing the railway bridge on the left, with City House towering behind in November 1980. In the centre are Neville Motors, used car dealers and the Carpet and Dry Cleaning Centre. Advertising hoardings on the right including one for Sovereign cigarettes. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in 1980s
Neville Street looking north towards the railway bridge and station in November 1980. The Ladbroke Dragonara Hotel, now the Hilton Hotel, can be seen in the centre. The tall building on the right is City House. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
Vicar Lane showing the junction with Sidney Street on the left in January 1980. Shops include National Westminster Bank, March the Tailor, Photomarket and Bargin Records. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
The Merrion Centre from Merrion Way in February 1985. On the left is the Merrion Centre Superstore, an indoor retail market. To the right of this is Nevilles D-I-Y. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
. 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
. 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
. 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
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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
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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
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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
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New York Street showing the premises of Carpetland Cash and Carry Carpets in March 1986. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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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
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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