They turn back the clock to 1981, a 12 months which featured the city grappling with economic and social changes and challenges. City centre landmarks are in focus as well as memories from around the suburbs with Rothwell, Crossgates, Stanningley, Pudsey, Hyde Park and Beeston among those featured. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia


2. Leeds city centre
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? Bistro 66 at Intime in the Merrion Centre pictured in June 1981. | YPN Photo: YPN

3. Leeds city centre
A refurbished cocktail bar at Metropole Hotel pictured in June 1981. | YPN Photo: YPN

4. Leeds city centre
A view from under Wellington Bridge in January 1981. | YPN Photo: YPN

5. Leeds city centre
Park Square North pictured in October 1981. On the left are a row of buildings with the National Westminster Bank in the foreground. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

6. Leeds in 1981
An AEC Swift/Park Royal 1012 (1969) bus pictured at the junction of Park Lane and the Inner Ring Road in March 1981. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
