They provide a fascinating glimpse into life across the city during 1984, a year which featured protests, miners on the march and school closures. These photo gems showcase the ups and downs for your city over the 12 months and provide a fascinating glimpse into shopping habits, pub culture and restaurant options. They are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: 33 photos take you back to Leeds in 1983 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
25. Leeds in 1984
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. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
26. Leeds in 1984
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Jester on Harrogate Road pictured in December 1984. Photo: YPN
27. Leeds in 1984
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. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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