These wonderful photos capture a community at work, rest and play in the 1980s. Pubs, restaurants, shops and even a supermarket are all featured in this trip down memory lane. Horsforth is the focus of this gallery of memories which also includes stories making the news around the town during the decade. The collection has been brought to life using photos digitised for the first time after being discovered in the Yorkshire Evening Post archive. READ MORE: 27 wonderful photos take you back to Horsforth in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Horsforth in the 1980s
Inside Pants Corner pictured in September 1983. | YPN Photo: YPN

8. Horsforth in the 1980s
August 1981 and Jack Fulton opened its Frozen Food Centre on Town Street. The manageress was Janet Fulton, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Fulton. | YPN Photo: YPN

9. Horsforth in the 1980s
The Outside Inn restaurant on Town Street pictured in August 1984. It was run by a dentist. | YPN Photo: YPN

10. Horsforth in the 1980s
July 1988 and the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Arthur Vollans, opened Horsforth Village Museum on The Green as Horsforth Town Band played and Morris men danced. | YPN Photo: YPN


12. Horsforth in the 1980s
Indian Knights restaurant on New Road Side in June 1988. It boasted 100 covers for diners and was aimed at those "who appreciate a deliciously cooked meal in chic surroundings." | YPN Photo: YPN


