They claimed Duncan Street, off Briggate. had fallen victim to bad planning decisions and short-sighted bureaucrats. Their comments followed reports of “extremely poor trading conditions’” on the street and a slump that was proving difficult for businesses to overcome. ‘To Let’ notices could be seen on man shop[ fronts. “There are big crowds in the precincts but not many come as a far as here,” said Frank Leigh, owner of Frank’s International Hair Stylists on Duncan Street. “People go to places like the Bond Street Centre.” This was Leeds in 1984 and the issue is one of 29 photo memories charting the 12 months in the life of Leeds and its residents. City centre landmarks are in focus as well as memories from the suburbs with Harehills, Adel, Morley and Gildersome in focus. READ MORE: When Pasta Romagna first opened in Leeds city centre LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. Leeds city centre
The rear of Templar House seen from the car park at the back in June 1984. This grade II listed building is situated at the corner of Templar Lane, background left, and Lady Lane, background right. It was originally built as a Methodist Chapel but is here occupied by British Road Services. Its condition is already seen to be deteriorating and it has since deteriorated further as a result of being left vacant for some time. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
20. Leeds city centre
Members of the public use the microfilm reading machines at Leeds Central Library in April 1984. Many of the local newspapers were put onto microfilm in the late 1960s to reduce the amount of storage space needed. Currently available on microfilm are records of Births, Marriages and Deaths, along with Census entries and a wide selection of local, plus some national newspapers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
21. Calverley
Looking up Woodhall Road in February 1984. On the left is Brian Fleming Estate Agents, the local agents for the National & Provincial Building Society. The junction with Rushton Street follows. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. Moortown
Jack Myers in his butcher's shop with market trader Rod Brown in March 1984. | YPN Photo: YPN
23. Oulton
Were you a regular here back in the day? The Old Masons Arms pictured in June 1984. | YPN Photo: YPN
24. Leeds in 1984
Shoppers on Vicar Lane in May 1984. Kirkgate Market Buildings are on the right. Joseph Hemsworth, jeweller, is in the foreground, then Economic Woollen Company, fabrics, and Cut Price Records. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net