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

25. Horsforth
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? The Stanhope Hotel pictured in November 1981. | YPN Photo: YPN

26. Leeds city centre
A traffic warden studies one of the new parking meters on Park Square in October 1981. Photo: Tim Clayton

27. Stanningley
St. Thomas's Church Hall was targeted by arsonists in November 1981. | YPN Photo: YPN

28. Crossgates
There were plans to replace this pedestrian crossing on Station Road with a pelican crossing. | YPN Photo: YPN

29. Enjoyed this gallery?
Share your memories of Leeds in 1981 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN


