It was a decade which started with the first telephones established in the town, the opening of the first fish and chip shop and Michael Marks open a stall in Leeds market. Leeds divided into five Parliamentary constituencies by the mid-1880s and Leeds Art Gallery was opened in 1888. Enjoy these photos, published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, run by Leeds Library & Information Service, which showcase life across Leeds during an era which also saw Louis Le Prince takes some of the world’s first moving pictures from Leeds Bridge. READ MORE: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds city centre
View of a Kitson made number 75 steam tram engine. the chimney is visible towards the left. Pictured in 1882. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Yeadon
Sketch of Yeadon Manor. Home of Joseph Cawthra who was operating the Old Dog Mill, located across Kirk Lane, opposite the house. First in area to use steam power. Unpopular with his neighbours by diverting the local watercourse. Pictured in 1889. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
His Imperial Majesty, Nasir-ed-Din, KG Shah of Persia arrived in Leeds escorted from Central Station by Yorkshire Hussars. The procession of 25 carriages made its way through the streets of Leeds to the Town Hall. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
A huge crowd assembled for the address of Herbert Gladstone at the Great Liberal Meeting. It was held in the Mixed Cloth Hall Yard where City Square is now sited. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
An engraving showing crowds gathered outside the Town Hall to hear the results of the General Election in April 1880. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
Looking towards entrance of Coloured Cloth Hall Yard with the spire of Royal Exchange building, City Square in the background. Demolished 1889. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net