Gipton’s Amberton Garth was the road were no-one wanted to live in. Boarded-up houses and dumped rubbish brought into stark focus issues of poverty and a two speed city economy where the have nots where left behind. This photo is one of 21 charting a decade in the life of the community and its residents. Shops, landmarks and stories making the news headlines during the 1990s are all featured in the gallery using photos from the YEP archive. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Gipton in the 1990s
Gipton WMC who played in Division 2 of the West Yorkshire League pictued in December 1995. Back row, from left, are Phil Hart (manager), Adrian Grace, Neil Kershaw, Larry Claxton, Paul Greenall, Mark Walton, Rod Christopher, Jason Pears and Ian Jordan (secretary). Front row, from left, are Ian Plunkett, Darren Bennett, Ian Wardle, Tony Mahony and Wesley Freeman. Photo: Peter Thacker
14. Gipton in the 1990s
It was claimed water from derelict housing on St Wilfred Avenue was flooding playing fields and the playground of Hovingham Primary School in May 1999. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
15. Gipton in the 1990s
DVLA Inspectors Ian Dyda, left, and Peter Shanahan check cars on Coldcotes Drive in April 1999. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
16. Gipton in the 1990s
This is 81-year-old Mary Hansborough who was recovering after being attacked at her home in Gipton in September 1999. Photo: Claire Lim
17. Gipton in the 1990s
This is Paul Bairstow who saved his wife and children from a house fire in October 1998. Photo: Sharon Doorbar
18. Gipton in the 1990s
Road safety campaigners lay flowers on the year anniversary in Febraury 1997 when 9-year-old Wayne Rigby was killed crossing Oak Tree Drive. Pictured are Margaret Ferguson , Margaret and Keith Beaumont and Leroy Ferguson. Photo: Justin Lloyd