Pub closures were high on the agenda with a series of high profile city centre watering holes set to call time at the bar after harsh economic times meant a lack of custom. The Marquis of Granby and Guildford Hotel were among those at risk. Financial hardship also saw a series of city centre shops close their doors. This was Leeds in 1984, a year which struggle and sacrifice were buzz words for a city and its residents. Enjoy these photo memories, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, run by Leeds Library & Information Service, charting 12 months in the life of your Leeds. READ MORE: 28 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1983 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
5. Leeds in 1984
harehills in September 1984. Pictured is Darfield Crescent onto Ashley Road and showing junctions with Florence Street on the left and Scarth Avenue on the right.
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6. Leeds in 1984
Looking along Ashley Road in Harehills in September 1984. Shops in view include DJ's greengrocers and off licence on Florence Street. Diamond Taxis, a fish and chip shop and Patrick Alan's hairdressers on Scarth Avenue.
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7. Leeds in 1984
Looking down South Parade from the junction with Middleton Road in July 1984. On the right is Patel's newsagents. Street of terraced housing going off on the left are California Street, Hartley Street and Back Hartley Street.
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8. Leeds in 1984
Woodhall Road in Calverley in February 1984 showing the junction with Rushton Street on the right. At the corner is Brian Fleming Estate Agents, the local agents for the National & Provincial Building Society.
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