They feature street scenes as well as local landmarks in LS6 from a decade brought enormous social and economic change to the suburb and beyond. They are 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: 12 unseen photos of Headingley down the decades LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Headingley in the 1980s
June 1980 and pictured is Otley Road showing the junction with Cottage Road on the right. Shops include H. Moorhouse, grocers, Mayfair Fashions and J. C. Cook, butcher. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Headingley in the 1980s
Otley Road in June 1980 with the junction with Cottage Road on the right. Pictured is H. Moorhouse, grocers, and Mayfair Fashions and Hairdressing. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Headingley in the 1980s
Ssssh quiet please! Inside Headingley Library which was officially opened in 1983. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Headingley in the 1980s
Book worms use the facilities at the newly-opened Headinley Library in 1983. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Headingley in the 1980s
A view from North Lane of the junction with Otley Road and Wood Lane in March 1980. On the right at no.1 North Lane is Barratts footwear. Shops on Otley Road are SupaSnaps Film Processing and Norman Hunter Sports. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Headingley in the 1980s
A view looking east along Claremont Road towards Grove Road in January 1980. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net