This wonderful gallery is sure to spark memories from a generation of people who called the city home during the decade. Life around the city centre is in focus as well as the suburbs. 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: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Boston Spa
High Street in September 1980. This shop sold wines and spirits and was located on the corner of the High Street and Bridge Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Woodhouse
Blenheim Terrace in October 1989. The newly-refurbished and painted facade of the Midland Bank located opposite the University of Leeds. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. York Road
An aerial view showing York Road, with Harehills Lane on the right. In the top left is semi-detached housing of Torre Hill and Torre Crescent, and top right terraced housing of the Nowells; the white building next to these is a telephone exchange | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Crossgates
Terminus Parade, part of a row of four shops on the corner of Farm Road and Station Road in August 1985. Hi-Tec dry cleaners is due to be opening shortly. Next door is B Freeman, chemist. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
Lewis's decorated float as it 'steams' up the Headrow past Lewis's department store, seen left. 300,000 people turned out on the blustery, showery June day in 1980 to watch the 7th Lord Mayor's Annual Parade | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Swinnow
Swinnow Branch Library, taken around the time of its opening in 1987. This view shows the children's corner, with kinderboxes full of picture books in the centre and books for older children on the shelves around. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net