The gallery is sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who lived, worked and played in the heart of the city during the decade. Stand out landmarks and familiar streets featured include Eastgate, Empire Arcade, Merrion Centre, Lands Lane, Vicar Lane, County Arcade, Call Lane, Kirkgate Market, St. Paul's Street, The Headrow and New Briggate. 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: 24 Leeds pubs you may remember from the 1980s 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
New Briggate in August 1984. Pictured, from left, is Adel Properties, estate agents, The Alternative, restaurant and take-away, and The Art Centre, with Wilson Hotel above. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
Intime Jewellers on Lands Lane in April 1989. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
The Ladbroke Dragonara Hotel on Neville Street in November 1980. It is pictured from a car park on the opposite side of the road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
Vicar Lane showing the West Yorkshire Road Car Company Bus Station in October 1980. The junction with Lady Lane is on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
The pedestrianised Queen Victoria Street looking in the direction of Vicar Lane in June 1984. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Leeds city centre
St. Paul's Street in November 1982 showing, from left, a vacant warehouse building, The Buffet cafe and Silvio's Bakery. St. Paul's Gallery occupies the floor above the latter. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net