The images focus on shops and city centre landmarks and are sure to evoke memories from a generation of bargain hunters as well as those who worked and enjoyed down time in the heart of Leeds. They feature familiar haunts such as Briggate, The Headrow, Cookridge Street, Lands Lane and Vicar Lane as well as landmarks including the bus station, arcades and a well known hotel. The majority 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: 29 Leeds restaurants you may remember from the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds city centre
Looking north along Cookridge Street, seen from The Headrow in November 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Leeds city centre
Call Lane seen from the junction with The Calls in November 1980. On the right is formerly Hadleigh of Leeds, upholstery and bedding. Next to this is Mottek International; and further along is the junction with Briggate, then the Golden Lion pub. In the distance on the left is the Queen's Hall. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
The Queen and other guests at the official re-opening of the City Art Gallery in November 1982, following the building of extensions including the Henry Moore Sculpture Gallery. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre
The junction of Albion Street and Albion Place in June 1984, showing the YMCA building in the centre. Shops on the ground floor of the building are Eastwood tobacconists, Bentley films photographic equipment, Raymond Appleson opticians, a vacant shop and Hunting Lambert travel agents. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
Eastgate in March 1984. Pictured, from left., Peter Maturi Cutlery specialist, Lighthouse lamps and P.H. Brown, butchers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre
Lewis's decorated float 'steams' up The Headrow during the 7th Lord Mayor's Parade in June 1984. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net