1983 saw the end of free parking in the city centre. Under the controversial scheme drivers would buy 10p parking books from shops, council offices and petrol stations, allowing them to park in a specific area of the city. The future of Roundhay Park was secured for future generations after it was declared a conservation area. And it was also a year MPs rejected a Bill which would allow all shops to open for trade on Sundays. Enjoy these photo memories charting a year in the life of your city. The images 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: 25 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1982 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Harehills
The corner of Roundhay Road and Harehills Lane in October 1983. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
Albion Place pictured in August 1983 with the County Court building prominent. In the background, Pickfords Travel is visible on the ground floor of the Longley building on the corner with Lands Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
The entrance to Change Alley pictured in April 1983. Hunting Lambert travel agency can be seen on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Headingley
Inside Headingley Library located on North Lane close to the junction with Otley Road which officially opened in March 1983. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Morley
The Rooms Lane bridge over the M621 motorway at Morley pictured in September 1983, looking northeast towards Cottingley and Beeston with the city centre in the distance. The tower blocks of Cottingley Heights and Cottingley Towers can be seen on the right. PIC: David Atkinson Archive | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
12. Leeds city centre
Eastgate roundabout from the direction of St. Peter's Street in March 1983. Circle House is on the left and the Marquis of Granby pub in the centre. A petrol filling station occupies the centre of the roundabout. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net