Blenheim Terrace on Woodhouse Lane in July 1984. On the right is Barclays Bank at no. 25 Blenheim Terrace; further along, the Midland Bank at no. 27 is partially hidden behind trees. A sign for yet another bank, the National Westminster, is seen in front of Barclays: this is just off the picture to the right.placeholder image
Blenheim Terrace on Woodhouse Lane in July 1984. On the right is Barclays Bank at no. 25 Blenheim Terrace; further along, the Midland Bank at no. 27 is partially hidden behind trees. A sign for yet another bank, the National Westminster, is seen in front of Barclays: this is just off the picture to the right.

17 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1984

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 19th Jun 2023, 04:45 GMT
Updated 17th Jun 2024, 11:40 GMT

It proved to be a year of protest and unrest.

The Miners strike dominated the news agenda while ‘squatters’ took control of a Leeds City Council building forcing the authority to issue an eviction notice. This was Leeds in 1984, a year which also featured the ‘Spirit of Yorkshire’ making history by being the first big plane to use Leeds and Bradford Airport's newly-extended runway. Enjoy these images, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, charting a year in the life of your city. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

John Ramsden is pictured with a 3ft. 8in. long salmon, possible the biggest ever to land at Leeds Fish market. The fish, caught in the North Sea off the Tyne, was worth nearly £120 when cut into steaks. Pictured in June 1984.

7. Leeds in 1984

John Ramsden is pictured with a 3ft. 8in. long salmon, possible the biggest ever to land at Leeds Fish market. The fish, caught in the North Sea off the Tyne, was worth nearly £120 when cut into steaks. Pictured in June 1984. Photo: YPN

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Adel who played in the Airedale and Wharfedale League pictured in June 1984. Back row, from left, are Ian Jones, Neil Crawford, Phil Janke, Andrew Walker, David Weston and David Woodhead. Front row, from left, are Mick Thorpe, Stephen Trueman, Simon Lax (captain), Charles Hartley and Tony March.

8. Leeds in 1984

Adel who played in the Airedale and Wharfedale League pictured in June 1984. Back row, from left, are Ian Jones, Neil Crawford, Phil Janke, Andrew Walker, David Weston and David Woodhead. Front row, from left, are Mick Thorpe, Stephen Trueman, Simon Lax (captain), Charles Hartley and Tony March. Photo: Steve Riding

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Jack Myers in his Moortown butcher's shop in match 1984. He is pictured with market trader Rod Brown.

9. Leeds in 1984

Jack Myers in his Moortown butcher's shop in match 1984. He is pictured with market trader Rod Brown. Photo: YPN

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A line of police contains pickets on a side street opposite Allerton Bywater Colliery in August 1984.

10. Leeds in 1984

A line of police contains pickets on a side street opposite Allerton Bywater Colliery in August 1984. Photo: YPN

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Queen Victoria Street looking towards Vicar Lane from the direction of Briggate. On the right is Discount Toiletries then Queensbury Jewellers. Next is the entrance to the Cross Arcade then Sucliffes Sport and Leisure. Pictured in June 1984.

11. Leeds in 1984

Queen Victoria Street looking towards Vicar Lane from the direction of Briggate. On the right is Discount Toiletries then Queensbury Jewellers. Next is the entrance to the Cross Arcade then Sucliffes Sport and Leisure. Pictured in June 1984. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Anglers Henry Pollard, left, and oldest competitor Ezra Naylor, 79, walk to their pegs at Waterloo Lake in Roundhay Park Lake before taking part in the senior citizens match in August 1984.

12. Leeds in 1984

Anglers Henry Pollard, left, and oldest competitor Ezra Naylor, 79, walk to their pegs at Waterloo Lake in Roundhay Park Lake before taking part in the senior citizens match in August 1984. Photo: YPN

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