They showcase life around the town and bring in to focus pubs, shops and busiinesses which a generation of Horsfordians are sure to remember. The images are 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: 27 wonderful photos take you back to Horsforth in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETREO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Horsforth in the 1980s
Broadway, part of the Leeds Outer Ring Road, looking in the direction of Woodside. Broadway Hall is visible centrally. It was built in the early nineteenth century for a local family by the name of Blackburn. It used to be known as Bank House. Between 1930 and 1960 Broadway Hall was the venue for dances where many local people met their future partners. Pictured in January 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Horsforth in the 1980s
The Eleventh Earl, formerly Stanhope Arms which stands at the junction of Broadway with Fink Hill. Pictured in December 1983. In 1970 the name was changed to The Eleventh Earl to avoid confusion with the Stanhope Hotel in Calverley Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Horsforth in the 1980s
Inside Horsforth Branch Library on Town Street in June 1985. This shows the adult lending section situated in the extension to the building opened in 1975. A display celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Girl Guide Association is seen in the foreground while the counter area is in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Horsforth in the 1980s
New Road Side in May 1980. IPictured are Marklands Solicitors, Cyril C. Thompson & Co., Estate Agent, Leeds Permanent Building Society and Gibbs, Pollard & Co. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Horsforth in the 1980s
Victoria Gardens taken from New Road Side (A65). Victoria Walk is the first junction, right. The view looks across towards Bramley. Pictured in July 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Horsforth in the 1980s
New Road Side pictured in June 1980.Pictured, far left, is Barbara Smith, Soft Furnishings at 135, then Ronald Stankler Tailoring at 137, Barry's Hair Fashions at 139, Cucina occupying 141 to 143 with sign for Morly's Oyster Bar above, and Horsforth Camera Centre at number 145. The Camera Centre is at the junction with Victoria Gardens, right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net