They turn back the clock to 1985 and showcase a city at work, rest and play as well as focusing on the news stories that were making the headlines during the 12 months. City centre shops and landmarks are in focus as well as memories from the suburbs with Meanwood. East Keswick, Scarcroft, Burmantofts and Roundhay Park all featured. The photos are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: 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. Leeds city centre
A view across the Inner Ring Road to the buildings of Leeds Polytechnic (now Leeds Metropolitan University) on the right, taken from Vernon Road. A multi-storey car park on New Woodhouse Lane is seen in the centre background, while an outdoor car park is on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

26. Marsh Lane
Woolman Street across a busy car park towards Marsh Lane in January 1985. The Smith's Arms public house is seen in the centre background. Rising up on the far left are the flats of Saxton Gardens. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

27. Woodhouse
A view from the playground of Quarry Mount Primary School in August 1985 looking towards Cross Quarry Street. Streets of terraced housing leading off are (from right) Bolland Street, Thomas Street, Quarry Place, Quarry Street and Christopher Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

28. Whinmoor
The Penda's Arms pictured in October 1985. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

29. Chapel Allerton
Does this parade of shops look familiar? Chapel Allerton in October 1985. | YPN Photo: YPN

30. Chapeltown
This is the Cosmos Club on Francis Street where a firefighter was pulled to safety after he collapsed while tackling a blaze. | YPN Photo: YPN


