These photos have been plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive and showcase life in LS15, predominantly during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. They feature local landmarks, street scenes, as well as pubs, restaurants and shops that you may remember. And they are also the focus of some news stories - ranging from the good, the bad and the ugly - from back in the day. MORE UNSEEN PHOTOS: York Road in 29 photos - A snapshot of life on this busy east Leeds route through the years LOVE LEEDS, LOVE RETRO? Join 'Leeds Retro' on facebook


8. August 1987
Halton's new library is opened by the then Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Doreen Wood (left), who is pictured with the Lady Mayoress Sheila Staveley and David Edelman, director of Moorland Estates. | jpimedia Photo: Mel Hulme

9. October 1973
Halton Institute at the junction of Selby Road and Chapel Street. | jpimedia

10. November 1992
Residents living on the traffic plagued Sutton Estate in Halton carried out their own vehicle survey because of safety fears over hundreds of cars and lorries tearing through rat run streets. | jpimedia

11. January 1982
Hooligans and car thieves were making life a misery for pensioners living in The Deane high rise flats in Halton Moor. They were driving stolen cars just yards from living room windows and destroying bus shelters. | jpimedia

12. January 1993
Residents on a Halton estate started 'trench warfare' against heavy lorries and speeding cars. Selby Road Tenants Association claimed drivers churn up grass verges on Carden Avenue and Kyffin Avenue. | jpimedia

