Four words from the dictionary of D’s used to describe Wellington Street, one of the main gateways into Leeds city centre, at the dawn of a new decade. This was 1981, a year which felt like your Leeds suffering from a bout of urban stagnation and suburban torpor. These photos, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, chart 12 months in the life of your city. READ MORE: 20 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1980 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Leeds in 1981
Councillors gathered at a flooding blackspot - Pinders Green Bridge at Methley - in February 1981. Pictured, from left, are councillors David Lambert, Ernest Smith and Gregory Moakes. Photo: YPN
20. Leeds in 1981
There were plans to replace this pedestrian crossing on Station Road in Crossgates which was being replaced with a pelican crossing. Photo: YPN
21. Leeds in 1981
The Leeds Working Men's Institute pictured in 1981. The facilities provided for working men included a library and newsroom which took daily papers and magazines, games such as chess, a wash room which provided hot water, soap and towels. It cost 1p per week for use and was open between 8.30am to 10.30pm. This building was demolished in 1987 with the site to be part of the new magistrates courts. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
22. Leeds in 1981
The first day of the new Rothwell open market which opened behind Blackburn Hall in May 1981. Photo: YPN
23. Leeds in 1981
The YEP's Women's Circle pictured at the Taj Mahal during a visit to India in November 1981. Photo: YPN
24. Leeds in 1981
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? Inside The Vine pub on The Headrow in July 1981. Photo: YPN