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
13. Leeds in 1984
Old properties on Wellington Road. In focus is Parkers dealing in house clearance and antiques. Adjacent is the entrance to Driver Terrace and the gasholder looming in the background is off Driver Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds in 1984
The rear of Templar House seen from the car park at the back in June 1984. This grade II listed building is situated at the corner of Templar Lane, background left, and Lady Lane, background right. It was originally built as a Methodist Chapel but is here occupied by British Road Services. Its condition is already seen to be deteriorating and it has since deteriorated further as a result of being left vacant for some time. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds in 1984
Members of the public use the microfilm reading machines at Leeds Central Library in April 1984. Many of the local newspapers were put onto microfilm in the late 1960s to reduce the amount of storage space needed. Currently available on microfilm are records of Births, Marriages and Deaths, along with Census entries and a wide selection of local, plus some national newspapers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds in 1984
Looking up Woodhall Road in Calverley in February 1984. On the left is Brian Fleming Estate Agents, the local agents for the National & Provincial Building Society. The junction with Rushton Street follows. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds in 1984
Finkle Lane from Gildersome Green, showing The Junction pub on the right in March 1984. Two women are pushing children in pushchairs in the foreground. The gable end of a terrace of houses on The Nooks is seen on the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds in 1984
Jack Myers in his Moortown butcher's shop with market trader Rod Brown in March 1984. Photo: YPN