The changing face of Bramley in the 1980s
These photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who grew up in Bramley the 1980s.
The images showcase local landmarks and street scenes during a decade which brought huge social and economic changes for LS13 and beyond. The 1980s signalled the opening of Bramley Station and also featured plans by Leeds City Council for a conservation area aimed at protecting the community's cultural and historic gems. Enjoy these photo memories some of which are plucked from the YEP archive and others 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. Is it a Bramley you remember? READ MORE: The changing face of Bramley during the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
2. Bramley in the 1980s
Stanningley Road showing P.K. Motors garage, a Datsun dealer in July 1983.
Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Bramley in the 1980s
The Lord Cardigan public house on Lower Town Street, seen from the entrance to the Bramley Shopping Centre.
Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Bramley in the 1980s
Lower Town Street, showing the junction with Back Lane, leading off to the left in February 1983.
Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net