Terminus Parade, part of a row of four shops on the corner of Farm Road and Station Road. Hi-Tec dry cleaners is due to be opening shortly. Next door is B Freeman, chemist. Pictured in August 1985.placeholder image
Terminus Parade, part of a row of four shops on the corner of Farm Road and Station Road. Hi-Tec dry cleaners is due to be opening shortly. Next door is B Freeman, chemist. Pictured in August 1985. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

16 captivating photos take you back to Crossgates in the 1980s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 19th Apr 2024, 04:45 GMT

These captivating photos celebrate a decade in the life of Crossgates in the 1980s.

Local landmarks, shops, pubs and community centres are all featured in this wonderful rewind a time of enormous social and economic change for the community and beyond. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

The Travellers Rest pictured in July 1988.

13. Crossgates in the 1980s

The Travellers Rest pictured in July 1988. | YPN Photo: YPN

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Inside the Arndale Shopping Centre at Christmas in 1988.

14. Crossgates in the 1980s

Inside the Arndale Shopping Centre at Christmas in 1988. | YPN Photo: YPN