These images feature local landmarks as well as street scenes and well known shops as well as some intriguing aerial shots of the community. Some have been plucked from the YEP archive while others are 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: Nostalgic photos capture life around Leeds in 1982 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook


14. Harehills in the 1980s
The boys of the 8th North Vale group celebrate 60 years of scouting at St. Cyprian's Church on Coldcotes Avenue in December 1982. Pictured, left to right, Christopher Brown, Ian Short, Mark Keeler, Robert Field and Martin Wallis. | YPN Photo: YPN

15. Harehills in the 1980s
A Harehills retail institution. Amirk's pictured in December 1986. | YPN Photo: YPN

16. Harehills in the 1980s
England and Manchester United captain Bryan Robson visited Harehills Middle School in May 1987. He presented the school football team with a complete strip donated by Wembley Sportsmaster Ltd. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

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Share your memories of Harehills in the 1980s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

