Shops on Dewsbury Road in August 1980. Pictured, from left, are William Hill, Bookmakers at no. 235, Thurstons Bakers at 235a, Green Bros. Butchers 237, Collinsons Furnishers 239, Discount Motor Accessories 241, Jones of Oakwood TV & Electrical 243 and John Handyman, Woodworkers supplies 247. Further along are Grandways supermarket at 255 - 257 and on the far right the New Inn Public House.placeholder image
Shops on Dewsbury Road in August 1980. Pictured, from left, are William Hill, Bookmakers at no. 235, Thurstons Bakers at 235a, Green Bros. Butchers 237, Collinsons Furnishers 239, Discount Motor Accessories 241, Jones of Oakwood TV & Electrical 243 and John Handyman, Woodworkers supplies 247. Further along are Grandways supermarket at 255 - 257 and on the far right the New Inn Public House. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

South Leeds: 19 honest photos take you back to Hunslet in the 1980s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 7th Jan 2025, 04:45 GMT

These honest photos are sure to resonate with a generation of people who called Hunslet home in the 1980s.

Shops, pubs, factories, landmarks and local sport are all featured in this wonderful trip down memory lane to showcase life around the suburb during the decade.. 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: Grandways - Memories of the 'serve yourself and save' Leeds supermarket LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

The north side of Tetley's Brewery seen from Hunslet Lane. Four vehicles stacked with beer barrels can be seen. Cars are parked outside. On the left is Motor Cycle Spares, no. 47 Hunslet Lane, which has several motorbikes on display outside. Pictured in August 1980.

7. Hunslet in the 1980s

The north side of Tetley's Brewery seen from Hunslet Lane. Four vehicles stacked with beer barrels can be seen. Cars are parked outside. On the left is Motor Cycle Spares, no. 47 Hunslet Lane, which has several motorbikes on display outside. Pictured in August 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The north side of Tetley's Brewery seen from Hunslet Lane. Many cars are parked outside. On the left is the junction with Salem Place, with Motor Cycle Spares, no.47 Hunslet Lane, on the corner. Pictured in August 1980.

8. Hunslet in the 1980s

The north side of Tetley's Brewery seen from Hunslet Lane. Many cars are parked outside. On the left is the junction with Salem Place, with Motor Cycle Spares, no.47 Hunslet Lane, on the corner. Pictured in August 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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253 Dewsbury Road, formerly Cash - In Discount Stores but vacant in August 1980. Leeds Calculating Services occupies the upper floor. Just visible to the left is Barrie Stocks, greengrocers, and on the right Grandways supermarket.

9. Hunslet in the 1980s

253 Dewsbury Road, formerly Cash - In Discount Stores but vacant in August 1980. Leeds Calculating Services occupies the upper floor. Just visible to the left is Barrie Stocks, greengrocers, and on the right Grandways supermarket. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Dewsbury Road showing, from left, no. 251 Barrie Stocks, greengrocer, no. 253 formerly Cash-In Discount Stores but now empty, with Leeds Calculating Services above, and no. 255 Grandways supermarket. Pictured in August 1980.

10. Hunslet in the 1980s

Dewsbury Road showing, from left, no. 251 Barrie Stocks, greengrocer, no. 253 formerly Cash-In Discount Stores but now empty, with Leeds Calculating Services above, and no. 255 Grandways supermarket. Pictured in August 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Leasowe Road in April 1980 looking from the junction with Leasowe Garth. Houses are in the proccess of being built on the site across the road which will become Tremont Gardens.

11. Hunslet in the 1980s

Leasowe Road in April 1980 looking from the junction with Leasowe Garth. Houses are in the proccess of being built on the site across the road which will become Tremont Gardens. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Regal Motors car showroom on Low Road in August 1982. It was named after the Regal Cinema which once occupied the site. It opened on January 6, 1913 as the Pavilion, it changed its name to the Regal in 1930. It closed on May 30, 1959.

12. Hunslet in the 1980s

Regal Motors car showroom on Low Road in August 1982. It was named after the Regal Cinema which once occupied the site. It opened on January 6, 1913 as the Pavilion, it changed its name to the Regal in 1930. It closed on May 30, 1959. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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