Local landmarks, shops, pubs and community centres are all featured in this wonderful rewind a time of enormous social and economic change for the community and beyond. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
8. Crossgates in the 1980s
Local beauty spot Primrose Valley Pond pictured in 1983. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Crossgates in the 1980s
Apex Insurance on Crossgates Road pictured in May 1988. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Crossgates in the 1980s
The Sandway and Hawkhill estate pictured in October 1988. With the Asda store as a marker, Cross Gates Road runs left top right across the photo with the store sited at its intersection with Cross Gates Lane which comes down to bottom centre. | YPN Photo: YPN