They turn on the spotlight on a city evolving and a decade in which sharp suits and shoulder pads were all the rage. The images are from 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: 12 loved and lost Leeds nightclubs from the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER;

19. Harehills
The former Ashley Road Methodist Church which had been been used as a furniture warehouse. The damage is thought to have been caused by a fire and the building had to be demolished. Pictured in May 1984. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

20. Leeds city centre
Briggate featuring Belinda's discotheque. Were you a regular at this city centre nightclub back in the day? | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

21. February 1986
These old properties in Wortley were known as Railway Cottages, and are seen here in the process of demolition. The cottages were located in the marshalling yard at the side of the Copley Hill Engine sheds. | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

22. Leeds city centre
County Arcade looking in the direction of Vicar Lane. Shops include Saltaire Galleries, Waynes shoe shop, Acropolis Coffee Lounge and, at the right edge, Walco Footwear, Luggage and Leathergoods. Pictured in June 1982. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

23. Leeds city centre
Cross Arcade looking from Queen Victoria Street through to King Edward Street. Pictured in June 1984. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

24. Pudsey
Chapeltown looking towards the Commercial Hotel (centre) which stands at the junction with Uppermoor. There is a sign on a gable end (right) which reads 'Pudsey has it's own Radio Station, Pennine Radio'. Pictured in July 1982. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


