They rewind to the 1970s and 1980s to celebrate a town and its community. They provide a sharp focus on the shops which a generation of bargain hunters will remember. This gallery also features local landmarks including Ivegate and the High Street. They are a mix from the YEP archive and others 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: 15 photo memories of Yeadon and Rawdon in 1999 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
Memories of Yeadon in the 1970s and 1980s
These photos turn back the clock to showcase life in Yeadon over two decades.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 28th Dec 2021, 04:45 GMT