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.placeholder image
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

14 honest photos take you back to Horsforth in the 1980s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 26th May 2024, 04:45 GMT

These photos take you back to Horsforth during a decade of change and challenges - the 1980s.

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

The entrance off Broadway to Broadway Hall. Broadway is in the middleground running left to right. Broadway Drive accessing Broadway Hall bends round to the left of image in the foreground. To carry on straight ahead away from Broadway would bring you to Stoney Lane off camera foreground. In the background, far left, is the junction with Featherbank Lane and Featherbank School is visible. Pictured in March 1980.

7. Horsforth in the 1980s

The entrance off Broadway to Broadway Hall. Broadway is in the middleground running left to right. Broadway Drive accessing Broadway Hall bends round to the left of image in the foreground. To carry on straight ahead away from Broadway would bring you to Stoney Lane off camera foreground. In the background, far left, is the junction with Featherbank Lane and Featherbank School is visible. Pictured in March 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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New Road Side in June 1980. Businesses include the Leeds and Holbeck Building Society, Marklands Solicitors Cyril C. Thompson & Co. Estate Agent and Valuer and Leeds Permanent Building Society and Gibbs, Pollard & Co. Solicitors .

8. Horsforth in the 1980s

New Road Side in June 1980. Businesses include the Leeds and Holbeck Building Society, Marklands Solicitors Cyril C. Thompson & Co. Estate Agent and Valuer and Leeds Permanent Building Society and Gibbs, Pollard & Co. Solicitors . | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Inside Horsforth Library on Town Street, showing the counter area of the adult lending section in June 1985. It was located in the extension to the building opened in 1975.

9. Horsforth in the 1980s

Inside Horsforth Library on Town Street, showing the counter area of the adult lending section in June 1985. It was located in the extension to the building opened in 1975. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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New Road Side looking in the direction of Horsforth roundabout. An Amoco Service Station is on the left and Bill Bancroft Ltd, motorcycles is adjacent at number 173 New Road Side. Stone built terraced homes can be seen on the right. Pictured in May 1980.

10. Horsforth in the 1980s

New Road Side looking in the direction of Horsforth roundabout. An Amoco Service Station is on the left and Bill Bancroft Ltd, motorcycles is adjacent at number 173 New Road Side. Stone built terraced homes can be seen on the right. Pictured in May 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A property acquired for James Hill Travel on Town Street. A butcher's shop (J.B. Wilkinson) selling freshly made pies and polony is on the right. Pictured in August 1980.

11. Horsforth in the 1980s

A property acquired for James Hill Travel on Town Street. A butcher's shop (J.B. Wilkinson) selling freshly made pies and polony is on the right. Pictured in August 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Town Street in August 1980. From the junction with Kerry Hill, far left, they are; Lloyd's Ban,k Leeds Permanent Building Society, Crockatt Cleaning, Yorkshire Bank and Amaco Homecare Centre.

12. Horsforth in the 1980s

Town Street in August 1980. From the junction with Kerry Hill, far left, they are; Lloyd's Ban,k Leeds Permanent Building Society, Crockatt Cleaning, Yorkshire Bank and Amaco Homecare Centre. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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