1981 was a year which will be remembered by many residents as one of celebration with a number of street parties held like this one on Moorgate Close in Kippax for the wedding of Charles and Diana. It was seen by a global television audience of 750 million in 74 countries. It was also a 12 months which featured a city centre bomb scare, new rules on 'motorised cycles' introduced in Leeds and new parking meters on Park Row. The photos are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: 21 photos take you back to Leeds in 1980 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Morley
Queen Street in March 1981. On the left the stone building with decorative windows is the premises of Eatwell Chinese takeaway. In the centre is Sutcliffes T.V. Services. Also pictured is Norman Tempest & Son, Auctioneer, Valuer and Estate Agent followed by the the D.F.S. Furniture Centre. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Woodhouse
A shopping parade at the junction of Oatland Lane and Lovell Park Road in November 1981. The shops include a Post Office on the left with a pillar box outside and a newsagents on the right. In the background is Little London and Chapeltown. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
The City of Leeds College of Music symphony orchestra were preparing ton stage a concert at Leeds Town Hall in June 1981. Pictured are soloists at rehearsal, from left, Paul Gardham, Janice Close, Rosemary Hay, Neil Atkinson and Sarah Lyle. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Leeds city centre
Writer James Herriot was at Austicks bookshop on The Headrow in June 1981 signing copies of his latest book 'The Lord God made Them All'. He is pictured with Jennifer Tonks and her daughter, Carolyn. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Cross Gates
This is Manston Middle School pupil Christopher Bennett who was celebrating after becoming Leeds School's U-12 chess champion in November 1981. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Gipton
New Kings Arms captain Peter Jackson with the Leeds Monsanto League's Bronte Trophy in April 1981 after his team beat Donic Cards 1-0 in extra time at Fearnville. | YPN Photo: YPN