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
13. Boston Spa
A row of shops on Boston Spa High Street showing The Spice Box restaurant, Boston Office Supplies and Mayfair Hair Styles. Pictured in March 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Hunslet
Looking north along Hunslet Lane, seen from Tetley's Brewery in August 1980. On the right, a man is looking at motorbikes on display outside Motor Cycle Spares. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Kirkstall Road
Eddy's Motorcycle Showroom, which describes itself as the 'Kawasaki Centre of Leeds', on Kirkstall Road in December 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds city centre
Vicar Lane showing the junction with Sidney Street on the left in January 1980. Shops include National Westminster Bank, March the Tailor, Photomarket and Bargin Records. The junction with Ludgate Hill and Kirkgate Market Buildings can be seen on the far right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre
Harewood Street showing the Central Car Park in the foreground in January 1980. In the background towards the left are an old electricity sub-station and warehouse, and behind these a row of buildings on Union Street which face onto Eastgate. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Horsforth
Bill Bancroft Ltd. motor cycles on New Road Side in May 1980. The firm advertised as a Honda Specialist. To the left there is an Amoco Service Station. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net