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
1. February 1980
A view looking up Albion Street towards The Headrow. In the left centre of the scene is the intersection of Commercial Street (right) and Bond Street (left). On the left edge is the corner of the Bond Street Centre.
Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. April 1980
Church Street in Woodlesford by the junction with Highfield Lane. On the left is Woodlesford Junior and Infant School. Beyond the junction is a bus shelter; hidden behind this is Lotus Chop Suey Bar and Woodlesford Fisheries.
Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. January 1980
Broadway in Horsforth, part of the Leeds Outer Ring Road, looking in the direction of Woodside. Broadway Hall is visible centrally.
Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. September 1980
Call Lane in the city centre with Queen's Hall in the distance on the left. Beyond the junction with Briggate is the Golden Lion public house.
Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net