They capture a community hard at work and at play throughout a decade of change Local larndmarks are in focus as well as well ytravelled streets which will be familiar to a generation of residents. 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: 21 wonderful photos take you back to Wortley in the 1970s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Wortley in the 1980s
Oldfield Lane showing the junction with Roseneath Street on the left. Jeff Little, butcher, No.70 Oldfield Lane, is on the corner. On the right are modern houses numbered 17-35. In the distance the tower blocks of Wortley Heights and Wortley Towers can be seen. Pictured in January 1983. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Wortley in the 1980s
Wortley Recreation Ground on Oldfield Lane in April 1983. In the foreground the grass is covered with daffodils; the other side of the path is lined with trees. Across the road is an area of wasteground, with houses on Roseneath Street to be seen in the distance on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Wortley in the 1980s
The premises of electrical wholesalers J.Rivin Ltd, of Nina Works on Gelderd Road. Pictured in May 1981. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Wortley in the 1980s
Whitehall Road showing Ringparts (Leeds) Ltd., wholesale vehicle parts, at the Whitehall Road Industrial Estate. The junction with Bangor Terrace is on the left. Pictured in August 1981. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Wortley in the 1980s
Whitehall Road showing the railway bridge on the left. An advertisement for Dunlop & Ranken Steel Service Centre is on the bridge; their works are on the right, partially hidden by an advertising hoarding for Marlboro Cigarettes. Other advertisements are either side of the bridge, including one for Esso. The junction with Branch Road can be seen by the bridge. Pictured in July 1980. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net