Local landmarks and shops as well as local sport are all featured in this nostalgic trip down memory lane. The photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called LS11 home back ion the day. The images 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
13. Beeston in the 1980s
Dewsbury Road at the junction with Old Lane (foreground) in June 1980. A workman with a wheelbarrow of tools is seen and work on the road is in progress. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Beeston in the 1980s
View from the rear of the works of the South Leeds Leather Company on Mafeking Mount in March 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Share your memories of Beeston in the 1980s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net