They take you around the city during the decade but can you add a specific date to any of the wonderful photos which provide a fascinating glimpse into life around Leeds at a time of enormous social and economic change. Suburbs in focus include Armley and Bramley in west Leeds, Middleton and Beeston in south Leeds and Crossgates in east Leeds. 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: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. Leeds circa 1980s
Cottingley Branch Library, located on Cottingley Approach. This library is now closed. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Leeds circa 1980s
Middleton Branch Library on Middleton Park Avenue. This is the old library, opened in 1956, which had a police station adjacent to it. It has since been demolished and a new library has been built at St. George's Centre to replace it. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Leeds circa 1980s
The old Dewsbury Road Branch Library on Dewsbury Road by the junction with Hunslet Hall Road. Opened in 1903 with an adjacent police station, it is now a listed building but has recently been redeveloped as office space with many of the original features retained. A new library and one-stop shop centre, situated approximately 100 yards further along the road, was opened in 2004. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net