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

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

Andrew Hutchinson
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

Stumps on The Headrow in April 1982.

13. Leeds city centre

Stumps on The Headrow in April 1982. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Scarborough Hotel on Bishopgate in September 1982.

14. Leeds city centre

Scarborough Hotel on Bishopgate in September 1982. | YPN Photo: YPN

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The Nelson on Armley Road in January 1982. The landlord was for many years Samuel Ledgard (1874-1952), who took over the pub in the late 1890s and remained here until his death.

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The Nelson on Armley Road in January 1982. The landlord was for many years Samuel Ledgard (1874-1952), who took over the pub in the late 1890s and remained here until his death. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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