Hark to Rover on Spen Lane in July 1982. — Hark to Rover on Spen Lane in July 1982. | YPN

placeholder image — Hark to Rover on Spen Lane in July 1982. | YPN

Photos raise a glass to Leeds pub culture in the early 1980s

By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 25th Nov 2023, 11:00 GMT

These photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of pub-goers in the early 1980s.

They showcase a range of community boozers all of which offered a warm welcome, friendly face and your tipple of choice back in the day. The pubs featured were caught on camera by your Yorkshire Evening Post during 1982. Some called last orders while others still trade today. Is your boozer of choice featured from back in the day? READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Did you drink here back in the day? Leodis pictured in January 1982.

7. Halton

Did you drink here back in the day? Leodis pictured in January 1982. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Grove Inn on Back Row. Pictured in October 1982.

8. Holbeck

The Grove Inn on Back Row. Pictured in October 1982. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Cardigan Arms on Kirkstall Road pictured in February 1982.

9. Kirkstall

The Cardigan Arms on Kirkstall Road pictured in February 1982. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Fountain Inn pictured in March 1982.

10. Morley

The Fountain Inn pictured in March 1982. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Queens Arms on Harrogate Road pictured in July 1982.

11. Chapel Allerton

The Queens Arms on Harrogate Road pictured in July 1982. | YPN Photo: YPN

Richmond Inn on Upper Accommodation Road pictured in July 1982. The licensee was Joseph Boland.

12. Richmond Hill

Richmond Inn on Upper Accommodation Road pictured in July 1982. The licensee was Joseph Boland. | YPN Photo: YPN

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