16 captivating photos take you back to Crossgates in the 1980s
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Local landmarks, shops, pubs and community centres are all featured in this wonderful rewind a time of enourmous social and economic change for the community and beyond. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others READ MORE: ertyuiopertasasasasyuiop[rtyuiop LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

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