These wonderful photos showcase life around Woodhouse during the 1980s with local landmarks including a much loved takeaway in focus. Row upon row of red brick terraces are also in the spotlight which are sure to evoke memories for generations of people whose called LS2 home during the decade and beyond. The images 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: 29 wonderful photos take you back to Woodhouse in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Woodhouse in the 1980s
Quarry Mount Primary School seen from Pennington Street by the junction with Cross Quarry Street, right. Built in 1885 as a Board School, it was designed in a Gothic Revival style by Richard Adams, the School Board's architect. The red brick building features a clock tower as its centrepiece. Pictured in August 1985. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Woodhouse in the 1980s
Quarry Mount Primary School from the junction of Pennington Street, foreground, and Cross Quarry Street, right. Quarry Street runs up the far side of the school in the background. Pictured in August 1985. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Woodhouse in the 1980s
Looking north up the cobbled road of Quarry Street towards Hartley Grove at the top. Quarry Mount Primary School is situated beyond the gate and walls on the left, with houses on Clarkson View above. On the right are houses numbered in ascending order from 30 Quarry Street. Pictured in August 1985. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Woodhouse in the 1980s
Looking south down Quarry Street in August 1985 past the junction with Cross Quarry Street in the foreground. A fence on the right encloses the grounds of Quarry Mount Primary School. Houses are numbered in descending order from 24 on the left and 23 on the right. St. Mark's C. of E. Church is seen in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Woodhouse in the 1980s
Cross Quarry Street looking east. Junctions with Thomas Street, Quarry Place, Quarry Street and Christopher Road are on the right before the road becomes Glossop Street as it bears towards the left. On the far left, a fence encloses the grounds of Quarry Mount Primary School, followed by the junction with Quarry Street. Pictured in August 1985. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Woodhouse in the 1980s
Archery Road, the premises of Zahir Takeaway, specialising in Indian meals and fish and chips. Pictured in July 1982. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net