Booth's Yard Antiques at Lowtown in July 1984. Harry Fowler and his granddaughter, Tracey at work on a bergere cane chair.placeholder image
Booth's Yard Antiques at Lowtown in July 1984. Harry Fowler and his granddaughter, Tracey at work on a bergere cane chair. | YPN

Changing Leeds - Photos capture life in Pudsey during the 1980s

These photos turn back the clock to celebrate life in Pudsey during the 1980s.

These photos feature shops, pubs, restaurants as well as local landmarks around the market town during the decade. 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: 13 photos of Farsley through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE RETRO? Join 'Leeds Retro' on facebook

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