1980 proved to be a year of change and challenges for the city and its residents. These photos help ring the changes with the city centre in focus before the images head out to the suburbs with Harehills, Hunslet, Horsforth, Tadcaster, Boston Spa and Meanwood. 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: 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. Boston Spa
Shops on Boston Spa High Street in March 1980 featuring The Spice Box restaurant, Boston Office Supplies and Mayfair Hair Styles. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
Proud members of Lewis's 'Fells Wargo Railway Co.'(A humorous play on words with reference to 'Wells Fargo', of course). They pose in their colourful costumes in front of the spectacular decorated steam engine of the American West. This was Lewis's entry to the 7th Lord Mayor's Parade in June 1980 for which it won Best Overall Entry. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Chapeltown
A pan player with Huddersfield's North Stars Steel Band is pictured at the 13th Leeds West Indian Carnival. The photograph was taken in Potternewton Park, the assembly point for the bands, troupes and individuals taking part in the carnival procession on August Bank Holiday Monday, 1980. Picture by C E Shaw. | C.E. Shaw Photo: C.E. Shaw
10. Hunslet
Looking north along Hunslet Lane, seen from Tetley's Brewery, in August 1980. On the right, a man is looking at motorbikes on display outside Motor Cycle Spares. Next to this is the junction with Salem Place, with Salem Congregational Church beyond. Further along are offices of the British Waterways Board. On the left, bus shelters can be seen in front of the Red Lion public house. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Kirkstall Road
Kirkstall Road in December 1980. Pictured is Eddy's Motorcycle Showroom, which describes itself as the 'Kawasaki Centre of Leeds'. The arches of the railway viaduct can be seen on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
Vicar Lane showing the junction with Sidney Street on the left in January 1980. Shops include National Westminster Bank, March the Tailor, Photomarket and Bargin Records. The junction with Ludgate Hill and Kirkgate Market Buildings can be seen on the far right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net