1980 and Leeds was a hard working city coping with change and looking to the future with bright hope. It was a year when decades of dance hall memories bit the dust while an eight month radio silence ended at a Leeds hospital. These photos are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of 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: 20 photos take you back to Leeds in 1979 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTAGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Leeds in 1980
Last of the Hope estate in Armley awaited demolition in January 1980. Pictured is Hope Mount. Photo: YPN
15. Leeds in 1980
Did you enjoy a drink back in the day? The New Inn at Whingate in Armley pictured in April 1980. Photo: YPN
16. Leeds in 1980
The Tetley team of Shire horses enjoy a taste of their favourite tipple in February 1980. Photo: Jack Hickes
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18. Leeds in 1980
On parade in May 1980. The Leeds Male Voice Choir in front of the Civic Hall after finishing runners up in the Morecambe Music Festival. Conductor John Wheeler said the choir had been among six who took part in the 35-man choir contest. "We don't often enter festivals," he said and as this is one of the better ones we are very pleased." Photo: YPN