1981 is the focus of this thought-provoking gallery which features city centre landmarks as well as memories from around the suburbs with Holbeck, Woodhouse, Harehills, Morley and Crossgates all featured. The photos 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: 24 Leeds pubs you may remember from the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Horsforth
A golfer walks past a Cessna 152 which overshot the runway at Leeds Bradford Airport in September 1981. The pilot, Norman Hudson, was unhurt. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Morley
Queen Street in March 1981. On the left the stone building with decorative windows is the premises of Eatwell Chinese takeaway. In the centre is Sutcliffes T.V. Services. Also pictured is Norman Tempest & Son, Auctioneer, Valuer and Estate Agent followed by the the D.F.S. Furniture Centre. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Woodhouse
A shopping parade at the junction of Oatland Lane and Lovell Park Road in November 1981. The shops include a Post Office on the left with a pillar box outside and a newsagents on the right. In the background is Little London and Chapeltown. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
The City of Leeds College of Music symphony orchestra were preparing ton stage a concert at Leeds Town Hall in June 1981. Pictured are soloists at rehearsal, from left, Paul Gardham, Janice Close, Rosemary Hay, Neil Atkinson and Sarah Lyle. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Leeds city centre
Writer James Herriot was at Austicks bookshop on The Headrow in June 1981 signing copies of his latest book 'The Lord God made Them All'. He is pictured with Jennifer Tonks and her daughter, Carolyn. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Cross Gates
This is Manston Middle School pupil Christopher Bennett who was celebrating after becoming Leeds School's U-12 chess champion in November 1981. | YPN Photo: YPN