They turn back the clock to 1985, a year which saw the opening of Concord Multi-Faith Resources Centre in the city. The gallery features familiar city centre shopping streets and landmarks as well as memories from around the suburbs with East Keswick, Halton, Armley, Headingley, Scarcroft, Chapel Allerton and Horsforth all in focus. It also turns the spotlight on lesser known gems - did you know St James’s Hospital boasted a library back in the day for patients? 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: 27 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1982 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
Calverley Street showing the junction with Alexander Street on the right. Just beyond this, the edge of the Education Offices can be seen. In the background are the Brotherton Wing of Leeds General Infirmary and buildings of Leeds Polytechnic. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Horsforth
Horsforth Branch Library on Town Street. The photo from June 1985 shows the adult lending section located in the extension to the building opened in 1975. A display celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Girl Guide Association is seen in the foreground. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. East Keswick
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Duke of Wellington pub on Main Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Scarcroft
The New Inn steak bar and pub, owned by Falstaff Taverns, at the junction of Wetherby Road and Syke Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Chapel Allerton
Brethericks florists shop at no 180 Harrogate Road pictured in May 1985. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Halton
The junction of Selby Road and Dunhill Rise, showing a row of shops numbered 43-55 Selby Road, including Wray's Hardware and DIY, Hair Express, a wool shop and a chemist. Pictured in October 1985. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net