These photo memories chart a year in the life of your Leeds in the early 1980s. The gallery provides a fascinating snapshot of a city at work, rest and play in 1981. It brings into focus news stories which were making the headlines during the year as well as landmarks, some of which have since been demolished. City centre memories are featured as well as others from around the suburbs with Horsforth, Pudsey, Thorp Arch, Headingley, Methley and Chapeltown all in focus.
7. Leeds city centre
Park Square North in October 1981. On the left are a row of buildings with the National Westminster Bank in the foreground. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Leeds city centre
Construction of Henry Moore Sculpture Gallery in October 1981. The foundation stone was laid on April 10, 1980, and the cost of building was £1 million. It was opened by H.M. Queen Elizabeth on November 26, 1982 | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
Looking south along Briggate from the junction with Duncan Street and Boar Lane. On the left is Rumbelows TV & Electrical Goods; on the right, Boar Lane Discount Warehouse, and further along, John Dyson, jewellers, from which a clock is seen protruding out. Pictured in September 1981. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
NEM House at Park Square Chambers at the junction of The Headrow on the far left, Park Square East on the left of the building and Westgate on the right. Just visible on the right is the Town Hall Tavern, a Tetley House. Pictured in October 1981. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Kirkstall
Richard Whiteley judging the Carnival Queen competition at the first Kirkstall Festival. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Bramley
Intake, who played in the Leeds Sunday League, pictured in November 1981. Back row, from left, are Trevor Sands, Laurie Huddlestone, Bob Pool, Gary Groves, Steve Dixon, Phil Harwood, Sean Hanby and Peter Witcombe (manager). Front row, from left, are Steve Robinson, Steve Kelly, Mick Clayforth, George Hird and Clive Woodhouse. | YPN Photo: YPN