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
19. Leeds city centre
Briggate featuring Belinda's discotheque. Were you a regular at this city centre nightclub back in the day? | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. February 1986
These old properties in Wortley were known as Railway Cottages, and are seen here in the process of demolition. The cottages were located in the marshalling yard at the side of the Copley Hill Engine sheds. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Leeds city centre
County Arcade looking in the direction of Vicar Lane. Shops include Saltaire Galleries, Waynes shoe shop, Acropolis Coffee Lounge and, at the right edge, Walco Footwear, Luggage and Leathergoods. Pictured in June 1982. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. Leeds city centre
Cross Arcade looking from Queen Victoria Street through to King Edward Street. Pictured in June 1984. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
23. Pudsey
Chapeltown looking towards the Commercial Hotel (centre) which stands at the junction with Uppermoor. There is a sign on a gable end (right) which reads 'Pudsey has it's own Radio Station, Pennine Radio'. Pictured in July 1982. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
24. Leeds city centre
The east side of Briggate in November 1980. Shops include Fingernail Elegance, Manicurist, Economic Carpet Co. Ltd.and Sang Sang Chinese restaurant with Peppino, gents' hair stylist, above. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net