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
7. Leeds city centre
Shops on the east side of Albion Street in June 1984, showing, from right, Britannia Building Society, then the YMCA building with shops including Hunting Lambert travel agents, Raymond Appleson opticians and Bentley films photograhic equipment. Beyond the junction with Albion Place is Dacre Son and Hartley, estate agents. In the background on the left the multi-storey carpark over Schofields, now the Headrow Centre, can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds in 1984
Pupils play their last over in July 1984 before the closure of Elmhurst Middle School. Pictured, from left, are David Willett, Parvez Shan, Amritpal Rehal and Eugene Ruan with classmates in the background. Photo: YPN
9. Alwoodley
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Jester on Harrogate Road pictured in December 1984. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Leeds city centre
The YMCA building on Albion Place, which was built on the site of the former Stock Exchange building and was officially opened in February 1908. It cost £50,000. It was used as the YMCA until 1984. Shops on the ground floor of the building are Eastwood tobacconist and Bentley Films photographic equipment. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Adel
Adel CC pictured in June 1984. The team played in the Airedale and Wharfedale League Club. Back row, from left, are Ian Jones, Neil Crawford, Phil Janke, Andrew Walker, David Weston and David Woodhead. Front row, from left, are Mick Thorpe, Stephen Trueman, Simon Lax (captain), Charles Hartley and Tony March. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding