The south side of Boar Lane showing the junction with Gascoigne Street on the left, next to no 18, Thoughts and Crosses, greeting cards. On the right is no. 20a, Pizza Romana. The area between is fenced off, with fly posting covering the fencing. A man and boy are walking past. Pictured in June 1980.The south side of Boar Lane showing the junction with Gascoigne Street on the left, next to no 18, Thoughts and Crosses, greeting cards. On the right is no. 20a, Pizza Romana. The area between is fenced off, with fly posting covering the fencing. A man and boy are walking past. Pictured in June 1980.
The south side of Boar Lane showing the junction with Gascoigne Street on the left, next to no 18, Thoughts and Crosses, greeting cards. On the right is no. 20a, Pizza Romana. The area between is fenced off, with fly posting covering the fencing. A man and boy are walking past. Pictured in June 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Astonishing photos show life in Leeds during the 1980s

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 27th Feb 2020, 06:00 BST
Updated 27th Feb 2020, 06:24 BST
These photos turn back the clock to showcase life in Leeds during the 1980s.

They turn on the spotlight on a city evolving and a decade in which sharp suits and shoulder pads were all the rage. The images are from 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. CHANGING LEEDS: Demolished Leeds landmarks | Leeds International Pool | Leeds Inner Ring Road | Corn Exchange | City Square | Vicar Lane | Dark Arches LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join the Leeds Retro facebook group

These photos turn back the clock to showcase life in Leeds during the 1980s. PICS: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

. Leeds in the 1980s

These photos turn back the clock to showcase life in Leeds during the 1980s. PICS: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net | jpimedia

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Call Lane from the junction with The Calls. On the right is formerly Hadleigh of Leeds, upholstery and bedding. Next to this Mottek International; further along is the junction with Briggate, then the Golden Lion public house.

. September 1980

Call Lane from the junction with The Calls. On the right is formerly Hadleigh of Leeds, upholstery and bedding. Next to this Mottek International; further along is the junction with Briggate, then the Golden Lion public house. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Domestic Street towards the railway viaduct. Houses and shops on Willoughby Avenue in the foreground, then Willoughby Grove, Willoughby Place and other Willoughbys, are all boarded up, were due to be demolished.

. February 1980

Domestic Street towards the railway viaduct. Houses and shops on Willoughby Avenue in the foreground, then Willoughby Grove, Willoughby Place and other Willoughbys, are all boarded up, were due to be demolished. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Allenby Parade, a row of shops on Ring Road Beeston Park. Businesses include R. Delacey, Jeweller, E. Bradley, and William Hill, bookmakers. On the far left of the picture is the Tommy Wass pub.

. July 1980

Allenby Parade, a row of shops on Ring Road Beeston Park. Businesses include R. Delacey, Jeweller, E. Bradley, and William Hill, bookmakers. On the far left of the picture is the Tommy Wass pub. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The Bar-Celona public house on Bridge Road in Kirkstall This Grade II listed building was formerly the Star and Garter Inn, built in the late 18th Century

. March 1980

The Bar-Celona public house on Bridge Road in Kirkstall This Grade II listed building was formerly the Star and Garter Inn, built in the late 18th Century | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Ashley Road showing junctions with Florence Street, Scarth Avenue and Ashley Terrace. Shops in view are DJ's greengrocers and off licence, Diamond Taxis, a fish and chip shop and Patrick Alan's hairdressers.

. September 1984

Ashley Road showing junctions with Florence Street, Scarth Avenue and Ashley Terrace. Shops in view are DJ's greengrocers and off licence, Diamond Taxis, a fish and chip shop and Patrick Alan's hairdressers. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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YMCA building on Albion Place, built on the site of the former Leeds Stock Exchange. Used as the YMCA until 1984. Shops on the ground floor of the building are Eastwood tobacconist and Bentley Films photographic equipment.

. June 1984

YMCA building on Albion Place, built on the site of the former Leeds Stock Exchange. Used as the YMCA until 1984. Shops on the ground floor of the building are Eastwood tobacconist and Bentley Films photographic equipment. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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YMCA building on Albion Place, built on the site of the former Leeds Stock Exchange. Used as the YMCA until 1984. Shops on the ground floor of the building are Eastwood tobacconist and Bentley Films photographic equipment.

7. Leeds city centre

YMCA building on Albion Place, built on the site of the former Leeds Stock Exchange. Used as the YMCA until 1984. Shops on the ground floor of the building are Eastwood tobacconist and Bentley Films photographic equipment. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Commercial Street in January 1980. Prams are pictured outside the the surgery of Doctors M. Bhatia, J. Lynagh and C.J. Garrett. On the right is the Black Bull pub.

8. Rothwell

Commercial Street in January 1980. Prams are pictured outside the the surgery of Doctors M. Bhatia, J. Lynagh and C.J. Garrett. On the right is the Black Bull pub. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Junction of Ingram Road and Domestic Street in September 1980 showing clearance site and new council houses in the background.

9. Holbeck

Junction of Ingram Road and Domestic Street in September 1980 showing clearance site and new council houses in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Domestic Street in Holbeck. On right is William Hill, bookmakers, next is a petrol station. Advertising hoardings can be seen, including for Renault cars and the Leeds & Holbeck Building Society, which is further along the road.

10. Holbeck

Domestic Street in Holbeck. On right is William Hill, bookmakers, next is a petrol station. Advertising hoardings can be seen, including for Renault cars and the Leeds & Holbeck Building Society, which is further along the road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The premises of E.J.Arnold and Son Ltd, educational printers and publishers, on Butterley Street, off Hunslet Road. Pictured in March 1980.

11. Hunslet

The premises of E.J.Arnold and Son Ltd, educational printers and publishers, on Butterley Street, off Hunslet Road. Pictured in March 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The white painted building in the centre is Rawdon's village bakery. On the right is entrance to St. Peter's Junior and Infant School.

12. Rawdon

The white painted building in the centre is Rawdon's village bakery. On the right is entrance to St. Peter's Junior and Infant School. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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