1986 will be remembered as one of a lack of opportunity and hardship with rising unemployment weighing heavy on the shoulders of Leeds and its residents. One British worker in seven was out of a job with jobless figures for Yorkshire and Humber region hitting record levels. One Leeds suburb was targeted for financial support by the Government of the day as it aimed to kickstart the city's economy. Organisers of the Leeds International Beer Festival slashed prices from 90p a pint to 70p in a bid to get more people to visit the annual event while thousands turned out to see an icon of the skies touch down in Leeds. Enjoy these photo memories, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 25 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1985 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds Bradford Airport
Thousands turned out to watch Air France Concorde land at Leeds Bradford Airport in August 1986. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Bramhope
The Fox and Hounds public house located at the Cross on Church Hill. It is believed to date back to 1728. The National Westminster Bank is on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Roundhay Park
The Lakeside Café, possibly taken at the time that it was being converted into a café from the former boathouse. The edge of Waterloo Lake in front has been drained of water and a lone boat sits at the bottom. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Holt Park
Did you enjoy a pint here back in the day? The High Farm Inn on Farrar Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Cookridge
The coach house at Cookridge Hall. It was built by Richard Wormald in 1820. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Morley
Queensway and Queen Street. In the background a new development is underway called Queens Court. The tower of the Town Hall can be seen in the background. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive