1988 will be remembered by many for this story hitting the news headlines after a driver reversed through the wall of Greek Street multi-storey car park. It is one of 28 photos showcasing a year in the life of Leeds and its residents. These photos take you from the city centre out to the suburbs and feature memories from Harehills, Wetherby, Chapeltown, Seacroft, Sheepscar and Headingley. They are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 21 rarely-seen photos take you back to Leeds in the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
25. Woodhouse
Looking north-west along Woodhouse Lane. The Eldon public house is on the right followed by Crash Music Co. The junction with Spenceley Street is next then the Suhana Restaurant. Further along is the Pack Horse public house. This area is much frequented by students being just opposite the University of Leeds campus. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
26. Wetherby
Did you eat here back in the day? L'Escale restaurant at the corner of Church Street, left, and Bank Street. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
27. Wetherby
looking north-west along Bank Street showing Nicolla, Florist, on the left at no. 1 followed by Ali-Raj Tandoori takeaway at no. 3. Further along is Write Printers and Stationers which faces onto Church Street where it is numbered 13. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
28. Seacroft
Members of Seacroft Pensioners Association at Seacroft Library where they had gathered for their weekly meeting. On this occasion they had invited Denis Healey MP to dedicate a new banner to be used as part of their campaign for increased pension. At this time the Seacroft Pensioners Association had been in operation for three years with meetings and outings held on Friday afternoons. The secretary was Mr. Fred Howard. The group displayed their banner during a City Centre march held on March 30, 1988 when the pensioners taking part were addressed by the National President of the Pensioner's Associations, Jack Jones. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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