Photos from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s are all featured in this gallery which brings into focus a taste of life in the south Leeds community. Pubs, shops and well travelled streets such as Elland Road are all featured. The images 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Churwell in the 1980s
Looking south west along Elland Road in May 1980. The junction with Old Road is on the right, next to Diane Lesley, ladies hairdresser at no.34, with Pioneer Catering at no.32. Beyond Old Road is the war memorial, then the junction with William Street, and beyond this a social centre for the elderly. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Churwell in the 1980s
Looking across Little Lane to the Old Golden Fleece public house in October 1980. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Churwell in the 1980s
Victoria Road in April 1981. Pearce & Co., accountants, and the Leeds and Holbeck Building Society are both in focus. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Churwell in the 1980s
The railway viaduct at the bottom of Churwell Hill which crosses Elland Road and Old Road in 1984. Seen from the Churwell end this shows Elland Road in the foreground. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Churwell in the 1980s
Looking north-east along Elland Road from the junction with Little Lane in May 1980. In the foreground is a blank advertising hoarding. On the left are no.s 26-20 Elland Road followed by the New Inn public house. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net