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
13. Leeds city centre
Greenwoods menswear in County Arcade pictured in October 1989. | David L. Thompson Photo: David L. Thompson
14. Leeds city centre
Looking north along Cookridge Street, seen from The Headrow in November 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
Call Lane seen from the junction with The Calls in November 1980. On the right is formerly Hadleigh of Leeds, upholstery and bedding. Next to this is Mottek International; and further along is the junction with Briggate, then the Golden Lion pub. In the distance on the left is the Queen's Hall. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre
The Queen and other guests at the official re-opening of the City Art Gallery in November 1982, following the building of extensions including the Henry Moore Sculpture Gallery. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre
The junction of Albion Street and Albion Place in June 1984, showing the YMCA building in the centre. Shops on the ground floor of the building are Eastwood tobacconists, Bentley films photographic equipment, Raymond Appleson opticians, a vacant shop and Hunting Lambert travel agents. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre in the 1980s
Eastgate in March 1984. Pictured, from left., Peter Maturi Cutlery specialist, Lighthouse lamps and P.H. Brown, butchers. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net