More than 500 customers backed a fight to save George Stephenson’s one of five shops on Harehills Lane threatened with demolition. Council chiefs wanted to knock down the row of five terraced shops at the junction with Foundry Approach because they were on the route of the proposed elevated transport system from Whinmoor to Middleton. The threat of the bulldozer had left Stephen Catley, whose dad started work in the butcher’s when it opened in 1908 and his partner David Lemon devastated. This was the 1980s and is one of 12 photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, celebrating life in the suburb. Other shops in focus include Parmar’s, Grandways and Amrik’s. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Harehills in the 1980s
Did you shop here back in the day? Grandways on Roundhay Road pictured in April 1981. Photo: YPN
8. Harehills in the 1980s
60 years of scouting were celbrated at St. Cyprian's Church on Coldcotes Avenue in December 1982. Pictured are boys of the 8th North Vale group. From left, are Christopher Brown, Ian Short, Mark Keeler, Robert Field and Martin Wallis. Photo: YPN
9. Harehills in the 1980s
Headteacher John Bramwell pictured at his retirement from Harehills Middle School in 1984. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
10. Harehills in the 1980s
November 1984 and a hard hitting report by residents attacked property owners, including Leeds City Council, for leaving homes empty when they could be re-let. The report, 'Keep It Under Your Hat', claimed there were 76 houses in 31 streets which locals say was unacceptable. Residents decided to compile the report as they were fed up of being surrounded by empty properties. They drew up a five point list of demands to Leeds City Council which included getting empty houses reoccupied, putting more resources into the community and setting up a local council office. Photo: YPN
11. Harehills in the 1980s
May 1987 and England and Manchester United captain Bryan Robson visited Harehills Middle School where he presented the school football team with a complete strip donated by Wembley Sportsmaster Ltd and a football. He is pictured withteam captain Donovan Daniel. Photo: Roy Fox
12. Harehills in the 1980s
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