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

The west side of New Briggate in August 1984 showing, from left, Adel Properties, estate agents, The Alternative, restaurant and take-away, and The Art Centre, with the Wilson Hotel above.

13. Leeds in 1984

The west side of New Briggate in August 1984 showing, from left, Adel Properties, estate agents, The Alternative, restaurant and take-away, and The Art Centre, with the Wilson Hotel above. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The pedestrianised Queen Victoria Street looking in the direction of Vicar Lane. Pictured in June 1984. Queen Victoria Street has now been closed and is part of the Victoria Quarter. The stained glass roof covering the street was designed by Brian Clarke in 1990 at a cost of £6 million.

14. Leeds in 1984

The pedestrianised Queen Victoria Street looking in the direction of Vicar Lane. Pictured in June 1984. Queen Victoria Street has now been closed and is part of the Victoria Quarter. The stained glass roof covering the street was designed by Brian Clarke in 1990 at a cost of £6 million. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Inside the canteen at Park Lane College in June 1984.

15. Leeds in 1984

Inside the canteen at Park Lane College in June 1984. Photo: YPN

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Thousands of people watched the British Airways 'Spirit of Yorkshire' Boeing 747 make history by being the first big plane to use Leeds and Bradford Airport's newly-extended runway in June 1984. Captain Mike Webster shows his parents, William and Norah Webster, the flight deck of the Jumbo, which carried 400 passengers, before take off.

16. Leeds in 1984

Thousands of people watched the British Airways 'Spirit of Yorkshire' Boeing 747 make history by being the first big plane to use Leeds and Bradford Airport's newly-extended runway in June 1984. Captain Mike Webster shows his parents, William and Norah Webster, the flight deck of the Jumbo, which carried 400 passengers, before take off. Photo: YPN

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Queen Victoria Street looking in the direction of Briggate. At the right edge is D. Addyman, Pork Butcher at number 24 Queen Victoria Street. The Senator Hair Care Club and Hair Replacememnt Centre is at number 22. Pictured in June 1984.

17. Leeds in 1984

Queen Victoria Street looking in the direction of Briggate. At the right edge is D. Addyman, Pork Butcher at number 24 Queen Victoria Street. The Senator Hair Care Club and Hair Replacememnt Centre is at number 22. Pictured in June 1984. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Staff at the Neville Hill Rail Depot in January 1984 front of the High Speed locomotive named 'Neville Hill', at an unveiling ceremony at the depot.

18. Leeds in 1984

Staff at the Neville Hill Rail Depot in January 1984 front of the High Speed locomotive named 'Neville Hill', at an unveiling ceremony at the depot. Photo: YPN

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