The Victorian dining room at the Old Vicarage on Bruntcliffe Road was the place to be in July 1987 "for a nostalgic evening, classical food with a Nouvelle cuisine presentation"placeholder image
The Victorian dining room at the Old Vicarage on Bruntcliffe Road was the place to be in July 1987 "for a nostalgic evening, classical food with a Nouvelle cuisine presentation" | YPN

Leeds nostalgia: 22 photos take you back to Morley in the 1980s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 27th Sep 2023, 04:45 GMT

This gallery turns back the clock to the 1980s to celebrate a decade in the life of Morley.

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

Crank Mills on Station Road pictured in November 1985.

19. Morley in the 1980s

Crank Mills on Station Road pictured in November 1985. | YPN Photo: YPN

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The rubble-strewn front of the Church of the Nazarene after wind had ripped the roof off. Pictured in January 1984.

20. Morley in the 1980s

The rubble-strewn front of the Church of the Nazarene after wind had ripped the roof off. Pictured in January 1984. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Peel Market pictured in November 1982.

21. Morley in the 1980s

Peel Market pictured in November 1982. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Share your memories of Morley in the 1980s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: andrew.hutchinson@jpress.co.uk or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN

22. Enjoyed this gallery?

Share your memories of Morley in the 1980s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN

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