Enjoy these photo memories of Beeston in the 1980s.Enjoy these photo memories of Beeston in the 1980s.
Enjoy these photo memories of Beeston in the 1980s.

Beeston in the 1980s: 19 photo memories put LS11 in focus

These photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called Beeston home during the 1980s.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 11th Nov 2021, 04:45 BST
Updated 11th Nov 2021, 06:24 BST

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They celebrate life during a decade of change as well as hope in a community which dreamed of a brighter future. An aerial view of LS11 as well as streets and shops, football teams are all featured in this wonderful rewind to a different era. 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: 24 Leeds restaurants you may remember from the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Beeston Royds Industrial Estate on Gelderd Road, showing the new premises for Robson Power Tools Ltd in July 1980. This was a hire business with light industrial plant machinery. To the left is a block of flats, one of the Cottingley development.

7. Beeston in the 1980s

Beeston Royds Industrial Estate on Gelderd Road, showing the new premises for Robson Power Tools Ltd in July 1980. This was a hire business with light industrial plant machinery. To the left is a block of flats, one of the Cottingley development. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A parade of shops on Dewsbury Road in July 1980. On the left is a double fronted D.I.Y and hardware centre, then Class Carpets, the business of Mr. K. Jones. Moving right a credit lending service and then a washeteria laundrette.

8. Beeston in the 1980s

A parade of shops on Dewsbury Road in July 1980. On the left is a double fronted D.I.Y and hardware centre, then Class Carpets, the business of Mr. K. Jones. Moving right a credit lending service and then a washeteria laundrette. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The rear of the works of the South Leeds Leather Company on Mafeking Mount, which are surrounded by a high concrete block wall. This photo was taken in July 1980.

9. Beeston in the 1980s

The rear of the works of the South Leeds Leather Company on Mafeking Mount, which are surrounded by a high concrete block wall. This photo was taken in July 1980. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Stratford Street from Bude Road, showing a corner shop in August 1983.

10. Beeston in the 1980s

Stratford Street from Bude Road, showing a corner shop in August 1983. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Bude Road looking across to Back Stratford Terrace in August 1983. Rowland Road Working Mens' Club is on the left at the far end of Bude Road.

11. Beeston in the 1980s

Bude Road looking across to Back Stratford Terrace in August 1983. Rowland Road Working Mens' Club is on the left at the far end of Bude Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Did you buy a car from here back in the day? Barker's garage and car showroom, a Peugeot dealer, on Old Lane, pictured in February 1980.

12. Beeston in the 1980s

Did you buy a car from here back in the day? Barker's garage and car showroom, a Peugeot dealer, on Old Lane, pictured in February 1980. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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