They turn back the clock to the 1980s which provided a shift in social and economic culture for the community and beyond. Book worms rejoiced with the opening of a new library while shoppers continued to make use of The Arndale Centre, one of the the first American-style malls to be built in the UK. LS6’s long and historic association with ball on willow is also featured in this gallery as are local landmarks such as the Cottage Road Cinema. Enjoy these memories, a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Headingley in the 1980s
Otley Road showing the junction with Wood Lane in the centre in March 1980. On the left is the edge of the Arndale Centre; on the right SupaSnaps Film Processing, Bradleys Video and TV Centre and Woodcock Travel can be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Headingley in the 1980s
Memories of a happier time. Sir Leonard Hutton, left, pours the champagne for, from left, Norman Yardley, Ray Illingworth and Fred Trueman who have all fallen from office during a controversial winter. The occasion was the opening of the members bar named after him at Headingley in May 1983. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Headingley in the 1980s
Outside the new Headingley Library, looking from the south-east of North Lane in March 1983. The two shop units to the right of the library are unfinished, service work is being carried out on the pavement. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Headingley in the 1980s
Did you live here back in the day? St Anne's Road in March 1983. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Headingley in the 1980s
Inside the new Headingley Library in March 1983. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Enjoyed this gallery?
Share your memories of Headingley in the 1980s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN Photo: Getty