Enjoy these photo memories from around Holbeck in the 1980s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.netEnjoy these photo memories from around Holbeck in the 1980s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
Enjoy these photo memories from around Holbeck in the 1980s. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Holbeck in the 1980s: Pubs, cafes, shops and Domestic Street in focus

These photos provide a nostalgic rewind to celebrate life in Holbeck during the 1980s.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 9th Mar 2022, 04:45 BST
Updated 10th Mar 2022, 06:50 BST

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Domestic Street is a common theme throughout the gallery punctuated with images of pubs, cafes and shops, bingo halls which generations of LS11ers are sure to remember. 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.READ MORE: 19 photo memories of Beeston in the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

A tattooist on the corner of Domestic Street offers 'expert tattoo removal' and 'painless ear piercing'. An advertising hoarding for Asda supermarket covers the wall. On the left of the picture is Holbeck Mills Cash and Carry Carpet Warehouse, formerly the United Methodist Chapel. The junctions with Ingram View and Willoughby Terrace are at either side.

1. Holbeck in the 1980s

A tattooist on the corner of Domestic Street offers 'expert tattoo removal' and 'painless ear piercing'. An advertising hoarding for Asda supermarket covers the wall. On the left of the picture is Holbeck Mills Cash and Carry Carpet Warehouse, formerly the United Methodist Chapel. The junctions with Ingram View and Willoughby Terrace are at either side. 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, due to be demolished.

2. Holbeck in the 1980s

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, due to be demolished. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Domestic Street showing the junction with Pleasant Place in the centre. Terraced housing on Pleasant Place can be seen with Capel's Bakers at the end of the row. Next to this is Joe's Cafe.

3. Holbeck in the 1980s

Domestic Street showing the junction with Pleasant Place in the centre. Terraced housing on Pleasant Place can be seen with Capel's Bakers at the end of the row. Next to this is Joe's Cafe. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The railway viaduct which crosses Domestic Street pictured in February 1980. Domestic Road can be seen going off on the right. The proposed site for a new advertising hoarding is marked on the photograph in front of one of the arches.

4. Holbeck in the 1980s

The railway viaduct which crosses Domestic Street pictured in February 1980. Domestic Road can be seen going off on the right. The proposed site for a new advertising hoarding is marked on the photograph in front of one of the arches. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Domestic Street towards the railway viaduct in the distance. On the left is the forecourt of a petrol filling station. The next building along, William Hill bookmakers.

5. Holbeck in the 1980s

Domestic Street towards the railway viaduct in the distance. On the left is the forecourt of a petrol filling station. The next building along, William Hill bookmakers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Pleasant Mount in February 1980. The tower block of Meynell Heights dominates the area.

6. Holbeck in the 1980s

Pleasant Mount in February 1980. The tower block of Meynell Heights dominates the area. Photo: The tower block of Meynell Heights dominates the area

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