They turn back the clock to 1980 and provide a fascinating glimpse into life around the city at a time of social and economic change. It was a 12 months which saw the Lord Mayors of the twinned cities of Leeds and Dortmund come together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the entendre cordial. World-renowned sculptor Henry Moore visited the city centre for a ceremony to mark the laying of the foundation stone for the new sculpture gallery extension to Leeds Art Gallery. This gallery features city centre landmarks as well as memories from around the suburb with Gipton, Harehills, Tadcaster, Boston Spa and Hunslet all in focus. READ MORE: The story of Burton's in Leeds and the largest clothing factory in the world LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
Looking north along Cookridge Street in November 1980, seen from The Headrow. Two advertising display boxes can be seen in the foreground. St. Anne's Cathedral can be seen in the distance, past the junction with St. Ann Street. | Leeds Department of Planning Photo: Leeds Department of Planning
2. Leeds city centre
The Lord Mayors of the twinned cities of Leeds and Dortmund are pictured receiving carnation boutonnieres from two ladies dressed in German national costume. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre
Bond Street in February 1980, looking towards Park Row. Boots Store is on the left, this was part of the Bond Street Centre which opened in 1977. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds city centre
The Ladbroke Dragonara Hotel on Neville Street in November 1980. The hotel was opened in April 1973 and was built on the site of Whitley's School Close Woollen Mills. It became the Hilton International Hotel in 1988. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Hunslet
Hunslet Lane 'Fabrications' sheet metal works in March 1980. This photo is looking towards Leeds city centre with Tetley's Brewery on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds city centre
The bus station on Vicar Lane pictured in October 1980. It was operated by West Yorkshire Road Car Company Ltd. The station opened in 1936/37 and closed in March 1990 when all bus services were transferred to the Central Bus Station. Part of the premises is occupied by Buckle's newsagents. The junction with Lady Lane can be seen on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net