The Yorkshire Evening Post's "Miss Tetley Contest" was held at nightspot Foxes on Harrogate Road in November 1983. Wendy Pratt, representing the Old Halfway House, at Horbury, was crowned the winner. Looking on, from left, are runners-up Susan Lane, Sally Ann Johnson, and Sharon Hoddy.The Yorkshire Evening Post's "Miss Tetley Contest" was held at nightspot Foxes on Harrogate Road in November 1983. Wendy Pratt, representing the Old Halfway House, at Horbury, was crowned the winner. Looking on, from left, are runners-up Susan Lane, Sally Ann Johnson, and Sharon Hoddy.
The Yorkshire Evening Post's "Miss Tetley Contest" was held at nightspot Foxes on Harrogate Road in November 1983. Wendy Pratt, representing the Old Halfway House, at Horbury, was crowned the winner. Looking on, from left, are runners-up Susan Lane, Sally Ann Johnson, and Sharon Hoddy.

23 photo memories take you back to Leeds in 1983

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 12th Jun 2023, 04:45 BST

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These photos raise a glass to Leeds in 1983.

It was a 12 months which featured a series ups and downs for your city and its residents. The Yorkshire Evening Post's ‘Miss Tetley Contest’ was crowned while shoppers at Kirkgate Market enjoyed an unexpected freebie after storms battered the city. The Clarendon Wing at Leeds General Infirmary welcomed its first patients while Harry Ramsden’s was visited by Margaret Thatcher in the spring ahead of her election victory in the summer. It was also a year of protest as people took to the streets of the city centre over rising unemployment. These images, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, charting the year. READ MORE: 18 photos take you back to Leeds in 1982 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Around 200 young music lovers were treated to the best the world could offer when a special event in November 1983 brought them face to face with Gary Karr (above), a top class performer and a musical instrument twice their size, the string bass. Youngsters from schools throughout West and North Yorkshire converged on Leeds City Art Gallery for a Yorkshire Youth and Music concert.

7. Leeds in 1983

Around 200 young music lovers were treated to the best the world could offer when a special event in November 1983 brought them face to face with Gary Karr (above), a top class performer and a musical instrument twice their size, the string bass. Youngsters from schools throughout West and North Yorkshire converged on Leeds City Art Gallery for a Yorkshire Youth and Music concert. Photo: YPN

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September 1983 and County Councillor Bill Sykes (centre), chairman of West Yorkshire County Council, has his ticket punched at the newly-opened Bramley Station by Paul Watkinson (right) Yorkshire division manager, British Rail and Bill Cottham (left), director general of the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive.

8. Leeds in 1983

September 1983 and County Councillor Bill Sykes (centre), chairman of West Yorkshire County Council, has his ticket punched at the newly-opened Bramley Station by Paul Watkinson (right) Yorkshire division manager, British Rail and Bill Cottham (left), director general of the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive. Photo: YPN

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Actor Anthony Perkins arrives at Leeds City Station in November 1983.

9. Leeds in 1983

Actor Anthony Perkins arrives at Leeds City Station in November 1983. Photo: YPN

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Ward sister Anne-Marie Butterfield prepares a bed for her first patient at the newly-opened Clarendon Wing at Leeds General Infirmary in November 1983.

10. Leeds in 1983

Ward sister Anne-Marie Butterfield prepares a bed for her first patient at the newly-opened Clarendon Wing at Leeds General Infirmary in November 1983. Photo: Peter Thacker

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Peoples March for Jobs staged an unemployment protest through Leeds city centre in May 1983.

11. Leeds in 1983

Peoples March for Jobs staged an unemployment protest through Leeds city centre in May 1983. Photo: YPN

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Firefighters dealt with a major blaze at Concourse House on Wellington Street in January 1983.

12. Leeds in 1983

Firefighters dealt with a major blaze at Concourse House on Wellington Street in January 1983. Photo: YPN

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