These gems take you back to 1983 and feature 12 months in the life of your city and its residents. All four corners of the city are featured with a focus on shopping, fundraising, protests and hard work. 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: 22 photos take you back to Leeds in 1982 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds in 1983
Young music lovers were treated to the best the world could offer in November 1983 when a special event at Leeds City Art Gallery brought them face to face with Gary Karr (above), a top class performer and a musical instrument twice their size, the string bass. Photo: YPN
14. Leeds in 1983
Armley Athletic pictured in November 1983 who played in the Leeds Red Triangle League. Back row, from left, are Colin Felton (manager), Malcolm Rushfirth, Mark Broadley, Dennis Roberts, Phil Biddles, Steve Sparling, Les Robinson, Dave Weed and Paul Childs. Front row, from left, are Paul Loft, Mick Routh, John Flynn (captain), Tony Clarke and Peter Scott. Photo: YPN
15. Leeds in 1983
Hunslet's Meadow Lane from the site of the former Spread Eagle Yard towards a row of shops on the other side in October 1983. The lower building on the left is Ascott Motors. These buildings have all since been demolished and the site is now occupied by Leeds City Office Park. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds in 1983
Children playing on new swings in Potternewton Park. The swings were part of a scheme to improve the park which included other safe and modern play equipment. Other improvements included land drainage, renovations to the old tennis courts to provide three new ones, two basket-ball courts and a hard surface for five-a-side football. The total cost of the scheme was £51,000. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds in 1983
Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in 1983. PIC: Leeds Department of Planning Photo: Leeds Department of Planning
18. Leeds in 1983
Babington Car Spares on Cross Green Industrial Estate in January 1983. Pictured are Leon Parish, left, and John Eastwood with their DIY crusher. Photo: YPN