The photos put local landmarks, shops, pubs, restaurants and factories under the spotlight as well as stories making the news headlines back in the day. Many of these gems have been hidden from the world before being brought to life using the YEP archive. READ MORE: 10 photo gems take you back to Morley in 1970 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Morley in the 1980s
Did you buy anything from here back in the day? The Northern Kitchen Centre in June 1980. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Morley in the 1980s
Maurice Crowther on his land on Albert Road which was the subject of a compulsory purchase order in May 1984. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Morley in the 1980s
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Morley Dashers pictured in February 1982. The licensee at the time was John Mawson. Photo: YPN
11. Morley in the 1980s
More than £40,000 was spent to give a new look to the Cross Keys pub on Britannia Road in December 1982. The investment was used to give the sizable interior a Tudor look to match its mock-period exterior, complete with stone castle-type tower. The licensee was Barry Halford. Photo: YPN
12. Morley in the 1980s
The Rt Hon Merlyn Rees, MP for South Leeds and Morley, opened the new headquarters of DEC Kitchens Ltd on Topcliffe Lane in February 1985. The premises extended to more than 62,000 sq ft and helped the company, which was launched in 1977, to treble its production of kitchen furniture. | YPN Photo: YPN