Enjoy these photo memories of Wetherby in the 1980s. PICS: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netEnjoy these photo memories of Wetherby in the 1980s. PICS: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
Enjoy these photo memories of Wetherby in the 1980s. PICS: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

21 unseen photos of Wetherby from the 1980s

These photos turn back the clock to provide a snapshot of life in Wetherby at the end of the 1980s.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 24th Jun 2020, 06:00 BST

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

These photos were all taken in 1988 and feature local landmarks and street scenes. The images 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: Open All Hours - 18 photos of Leeds corner shops down the decades LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join the Leeds Retro facebook group

Castle Gate, looking towards Market Place. Wetherby House is seen on the left. On the right is the edge of the bus station. In the background on Market Place is the Wetherby Whaler and The Paper Shop newsagents.

1. Wetherby in the 1980s

Castle Gate, looking towards Market Place. Wetherby House is seen on the left. On the right is the edge of the bus station. In the background on Market Place is the Wetherby Whaler and The Paper Shop newsagents. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
High Street. Shops on the left include the Abbey National Building Society, In Seconds ladieswear, Halifax Building Society and Brunswick pub. On the right are the Trustee Savings Bank and the National & Provincial Building Society

2. Wetherby in the 1980s

High Street. Shops on the left include the Abbey National Building Society, In Seconds ladieswear, Halifax Building Society and Brunswick pub. On the right are the Trustee Savings Bank and the National & Provincial Building Society Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Horsefair looking north-west towards the junction with High Street and North Street. The rear of The Angel pub can be seen in the centre. The entrance to the Horsefair shopping centre is just beyond the building on the right.

3. Wetherby in the 1980s

Horsefair looking north-west towards the junction with High Street and North Street. The rear of The Angel pub can be seen in the centre. The entrance to the Horsefair shopping centre is just beyond the building on the right. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Church Street looking towards Market Place from junction with Bank Street. Write Stationery is on left, followed by Repro Pine and Mitchell Hill Gallery. Shops on right side include Stride and Stroll Clothing and the Basket Shop.

4. Wetherby in the 1980s

Church Street looking towards Market Place from junction with Bank Street. Write Stationery is on left, followed by Repro Pine and Mitchell Hill Gallery. Shops on right side include Stride and Stroll Clothing and the Basket Shop. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
View looking south-east along Bank Street from the junction with Church Street. L'Escale Restaurant is on the left. The view looks towards North Street in the distance.

5. Wetherby in the 1980s

View looking south-east along Bank Street from the junction with Church Street. L'Escale Restaurant is on the left. The view looks towards North Street in the distance. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
This view shows L'Escale Restaurant at the corner of Church Street, left, and Bank Street.

6. Wetherby in the 1980s

This view shows L'Escale Restaurant at the corner of Church Street, left, and Bank Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Photo Sales
Previous
1 / 4
Next Page
Related topics:WetherbyThe Secret Library LeedsLeeds

Comment Guidelines

National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.