These photos bring the streets of Beeston to life during the 1980s. They 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: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Beeston, Holbeck and Cottingley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
2. Beeston in the 1980s
Beeston St. Anthonys, who played n the West Yorkshire League, pictured in January 1988. Back row, from left are Chris Duggan, Mark Elmy, Kevin Jordan, Mick Wesden, Paul Chadwick, Ron Sellars, Brian Wood and Terry Rowe, manager. Front row, from left, are Richard Haigh Brian Townend, Glen Smith, captain. Nell Doughty and Mick Ford. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Beeston in the 1980s
Looking across to Stratford Street from Bude Road in August 1983, showing a corner shop at no. 80, which has a modern dormer window. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Beeston in the 1980s
Parade of shops on Dewsbury Road in July 1980. On the left is a double fronted D.I.Y and hardware centre. Next is Class Carpets. Moving right a credit lending service, then a washeteria laundrette. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Beeston in the 1980s
Bude Road looking across to Back Stratford Terrace, then Stratford Street in August 1983. Rowland Road Working Mens' Club is on the left at the far end of Bude Road. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Beeston in the 1980s
Barker's garage and car showroom, a Peugeot dealer, on Old Lane in February 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net