They celebrate life during a decade of change as well as hope in a community which dreamed of a brighter future. An aerial view of LS11 as well as streets and shops, football teams are all featured in this wonderful rewind to a different era. They are a mix 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. READ MORE: 11 photo memories from around Beeston and Holbeck in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Beeston in the 1980s
Beeston St. Anthony's pictured in January 1988. Back row, left to right, is Chris Duggan, Mark Elmy, Kevin Jordan, Mick Wesden, Paul Chadwick, Ron Sellars, Brian Wood and Terry Rowe (manager). Front, from left, is Richard Haigh Brian Townend, Glen Smith (captain) Neil Doughty and Mick Ford | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Beeston in the 1980s
Beeston Royds Industrial Estate on Gelderd Road, showing the new premises for Robson Power Tools Ltd in July 1980. This was a hire business with light industrial plant machinery. To the left is a block of flats, one of the Cottingley development. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Beeston in the 1980s
The rear of the works of the South Leeds Leather Company on Mafeking Mount, which are surrounded by a high concrete block wall. This photo was taken in July 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Beeston in the 1980s
Stratford Street from Bude Road, showing a corner shop in August 1983. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Beeston in the 1980s
Bude Road looking across to Back Stratford Terrace in August 1983. Rowland Road Working Mens' Club is on the left at the far end of Bude Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Beeston in the 1980s
Did you buy a car from here back in the day? Barker's garage and car showroom, a Peugeot dealer, on Old Lane, pictured in February 1980. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net