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

13. Beeston
Peter Judge outside his home on Hoxton Grove pictured while slum clearance work went ahead in August 1981. | YPN Photo: YPN

14. Leeds city centre
The City of Leeds College of Music Symphony Orchestra were preparing to stage a concert at Leeds Town Hall in June 1981. Soloists pictured at rehearsals are, from left, Paul Gardham, Janice Close, Rosemary Hay, Neil Atkinson and Sarah Lyle. Photo: YPN

15. Crossgates
Christopher Bennett was celebrating after being crowned Leeds School's U-12 chess champion in November 1981. | YPN Photo: YPN

16. Holbeck
A scrap car yard near the junction of Bath Road and Water Lane in Holbeck in March 1981. | Ernest Brook Photo: Ernest Brook


18. Methley
Councillors gathered at a flooding blackspot - Pinders Green Bridge - in February 1981. Pictured, from left, are councillors David Lambert, Ernest Smith and Gregory Moakes. | YPN Photo: YPN


