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

7. Leeds city centre
The Leeds Working Men's Institute pictured in 1981. The facilities provided for working men included a library and newsroom which took daily papers and magazines, games such as chess, a wash room which provided hot water, soap and towels. It cost 1p per week for use and was open between 8.30am to 10.30pm. This building was demolished in 1987 with the site to be part of the new magistrates courts. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

8. Leeds city centre
Construction of the Henry Moore Sculpture Gallery in October 1981. He was made an Honorary Freeman of the City of Leeds in 1981. His work included 919 sculptures, 5,500 drawings and 717 graphics. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

9. Bramley
Intake who played in the Leeds Sunday League pictured in November 1981. Back row, from left, are Trevor Sands, Laurie Huddlestone, Bob Pool, Gary Groves, Steve Dixon, Phil Harwood, Sean Hanby and Peter Witcombe (manager). Front rwo, from left, are Steve Robinson, Steve Kelly, Mick Clayforth, George Hird and Clive Woodhouse. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

10. Temple Newsam
The Long Gallery at Temple Newsam House was due to reopen after a £150,000 facelift in March 1981. Pictured is keeper Christopher Gilbert among the workmen's tools. | YPN Photo: YPN

11. Kirkstall
TV presenter Richard Whiteley judging the Carnival Queen competition at the first Kirkstall Festival in 1981. | Third Party Photo: Third Party

12. Leeds
The YEP's Women's Circle pictured at the Taj Mahal during a visit to India in November 1981. | YPN Photo: YPN


