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
19. Burmanfofts
Former world snooker champion John Spencer, right, was presented with a snooker player in a bottle by its creator Barrie Dale on a visit to St. Anne's Social Club in February 1980. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Leeds city centre
Does this face look familiar? It is Adrian Moorhouse celebrating success with Leeds Central Swimming Club in September 1980. | YPN Photo: YPN
21. Leeds city centre
Cheers! Len Cohen, licensee of the Yorky Bar on York Place in the city centre holds up a celebratory pint of Hansa Lager in July 1980. | YPN Photo: YPN
22. Kirkstall Road
Presenter Brian Baines in the new Look North studio in June 1980. | YPN Photo: YPN
23. Seacroft
Boxer Henry Cooper visited Howson-Algraphy in November 1980. He is pictured with Caroline Somes, left, publicity manager, and Rosemary Jones, public relations officer. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Share your memories of Leeds in 1980 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN