The old rate office in the city centre was affected by plans to build a new magistrates court complex while the future of Leeds City Station's once magnificent north concourse was unclear. This was 1985, a year which also saw plans unveiled to close the junior pool at Leeds International Pool with a major change of use. These 25 photos chart the year in the life of your city and its residents. 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. 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: 21 rarely-seen photos take you back to Leeds in the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Chapel Allerton
Brethericks florists shop on Harrogate Road. Pictured in May 1985. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Halton
The junction of Selby Road and Dunhill Rise in July 1985, showing a row of shops including Wray's Hardware and DIY, Hair Express, a wool shop and a chemist. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
the Merrion Centre from Wade Lane, with the Dortmunder International public house in the centre. The entrance to the Merrion Centre Superstore is on the right. Pictured in February 1985. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Headingley
The Victorian Bear Pit on Cardigan Road which was built as part of the Leeds Zoological and Botanical Gardens opening in 1840. The castellated turrets were safe viewing platforms for visitors to observe the bear kept in the circular bear pit behind the wall. They were accessed by spiral staircases within the towers. The gardens were re-named Leeds Royal Gardens in 1848. To the left the road is Regency Court leading to flats. Pictured in January 1985. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Chapeltown
Inside Chapeltown Branch Library on Reginald Terrace in June 1985. The counter area is on the left while in the foreground on the right is a stand of paperback books. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. East Keswick
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Duke of Wellington on Main Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net