Leeds pubs: Pint-sized photos raise a glass to city boozers in the 1980s

These photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of pub-goers in the early 1980s.

They showcase a range of community boozers all of which offered a warm welcome, friendly face and your tipple of choice back in the day. The pubs featured were caught on camera by your Yorkshire Evening Post during 1982. They feature pubs around the city suburbs with boozers in Kirkstall, Pudsey, Richmond Hill, Calverley, Chapel Allerton and Armley in focus. Some called last orders while others still trade today. Is your boozer of choice featured from back in the day? READ MORE: The story of a quirky Leeds pub LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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