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


20. Rothwell
The first day of the new open market which opened behind Blackburn Hall in May 1981. | YPN Photo: YPN

21. Roundhay
Clock Cinema was used as a filming location for children's TV programme 'The Way we Used to Live' in June 1981. | YPN Photo: YPN

22. Leeds city centre
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? Inside The Vine pub on The Headrow in July 1981. Photo: YPN

23. Leeds city centre
Even the hands on the Leeds Town Hall clock froze in December 1981. Experts fear snow got into the mechanism. | YPN Photo: YPN

24. East End Park
Two youngsters let off sparklers at the East End Park Community Association bonfire in November 1981. | YPN Photo: YPN


