This gallery features local landmarks as well as street scenes and well known shops as well as some intriguing aerial shots of the community. Some have been plucked from the YEP archive while others 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: 10 halcyon photos take you back to Harehills in the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia



15. Harehills in the 1980s
The boys of the 8th North Vale group celebrate 60 years of scouting at St. Cyprian's Church on Coldcotes Avenue in December 1982. Pictured, left to right, Christopher Brown, Ian Short, Mark Keeler, Robert Field and Martin Wallis. | YPN Photo: YPN

16. Harehills in the 1980s
A Harehills retail institution. Amirk's pictured in December 1986. | YPN Photo: YPN

17. Harehills in the 1980s
England and Manchester United captain Bryan Robson visited Harehills Middle School in May 1987. He presented the school football team with a complete strip donated by Wembley Sportsmaster Ltd. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

18. Enjoyed this gallery?
Share your memories of Harehills in the 1980s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


