New Briggate in July 1986. Shops to be seen include Williams' newsagent and tobacconsts, Adel Properties estate agents, The Alternative restaurant and take-away, The Art Centre, Wilson Hotel (displaying a for sale sign), Sultan's Kebab House, In Tone art materials and Le Carousel restaurant. The Wren's public house is on the right, at the junction with Merrion Street.New Briggate in July 1986. Shops to be seen include Williams' newsagent and tobacconsts, Adel Properties estate agents, The Alternative restaurant and take-away, The Art Centre, Wilson Hotel (displaying a for sale sign), Sultan's Kebab House, In Tone art materials and Le Carousel restaurant. The Wren's public house is on the right, at the junction with Merrion Street.
New Briggate in July 1986. Shops to be seen include Williams' newsagent and tobacconsts, Adel Properties estate agents, The Alternative restaurant and take-away, The Art Centre, Wilson Hotel (displaying a for sale sign), Sultan's Kebab House, In Tone art materials and Le Carousel restaurant. The Wren's public house is on the right, at the junction with Merrion Street.

18 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1985

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 26th Jun 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 19th Jun 2024, 10:18 BST
This gallery showcases a year in the life of Leeds in the mid-1980s.

They turn back the clock to 1985, a year which featured ups and downs for the city and its residents. Protest featured regularly on the local news agenda with celebrity visits and fundraisers also making the headlines. Enjoy these photos, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, charting a year in the life of your city. READ MORE: 21 photos of Leeds city centre shops and landmarks from the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Sir Len Hutton back in his native Pudsey in April 1985 where he unveiled a plaque to commemorate the restoration of the Brittannia Ground, now the home of the Pudsey Congs. He is pictured with Yorkshire cricketer Phil Carrick (left), Congs chairman Ralph Middlebrook (right) as well as secretary Cliff Bales and club members.

13. Leeds in 1985

Sir Len Hutton back in his native Pudsey in April 1985 where he unveiled a plaque to commemorate the restoration of the Brittannia Ground, now the home of the Pudsey Congs. He is pictured with Yorkshire cricketer Phil Carrick (left), Congs chairman Ralph Middlebrook (right) as well as secretary Cliff Bales and club members.Photo: Steve Riding

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British champion Ladies Barbershop Singers Leeds-based White Rosettes, were in fine voice when they passed through Leeds City Station in February 1985. The 48 singers, pictured here being pulled along by their musical director, Clive Landey, gave commuters a taste of their talents as they set out for Holland for a goodwill visit, to raise money for local cancer sufferers.

14. Leeds in 1985

British champion Ladies Barbershop Singers Leeds-based White Rosettes, were in fine voice when they passed through Leeds City Station in February 1985. The 48 singers, pictured here being pulled along by their musical director, Clive Landey, gave commuters a taste of their talents as they set out for Holland for a goodwill visit, to raise money for local cancer sufferers.Photo: YPN

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The message is clear. More than 100 Kirkgate Market traders marched to Leeds Civic Hall in November 1985 to protest against redevelopment plans.

15. Leeds in 1985

The message is clear. More than 100 Kirkgate Market traders marched to Leeds Civic Hall in November 1985 to protest against redevelopment plans.Photo: YPN

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Comic Spike Milligan visited Austicks Bookshop on The Headrow in October 1985 where he signed copies of his latest book Where Have All the Bullets Gone? Patricia Gatehouse, left, is pictured with the former Goon during the two hour signing session.

16. Leeds in 1985

Comic Spike Milligan visited Austicks Bookshop on The Headrow in October 1985 where he signed copies of his latest book Where Have All the Bullets Gone? Patricia Gatehouse, left, is pictured with the former Goon during the two hour signing session.Photo: YPN

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Geoff Thompson pictured in the projection room at the Hyde Park Picture House in April 1985. "Cinema is in my blood," he remarked at the time.

17. Leeds in 1985

Geoff Thompson pictured in the projection room at the Hyde Park Picture House in April 1985. "Cinema is in my blood," he remarked at the time.Photo: YPN

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Share your memories of Leeds in 1985 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: andrew.hutchinson@jpress.co.uk or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN

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Share your memories of Leeds in 1985 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPNPhoto: YPN

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