14 photo memories take you around Yorkshire in 1990

These wonderful photo memories celebrate a year around God’s own county at the dawn of a new decade.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 28th Jul 2023, 04:45 GMT

This gallery showcases the stories making the news around Yorkshire in 1990. And all four corners of the county are featured – from Harrogate and Bradford through to Wakefield and Staithes as well as the Yorkshire Dales. The photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature some familiar faces as well as landmarks and news story making the headlines back in the day. READ MORE: 18 photo memories take you around Yorkshire in 1980

The arid outlook at Leighton Reservoir in July 1990.

1. Masham

The arid outlook at Leighton Reservoir in July 1990. Photo: YPN

Did you drink here back in the day? The Bulls Head pictured in June 1990.

2. Mexborough

Did you drink here back in the day? The Bulls Head pictured in June 1990. Photo: YPN

The Easter Egg Special train at Embsay Station in April 1990.

3. Embsay

The Easter Egg Special train at Embsay Station in April 1990. Photo: YPN

Station master Stuart Mellin on the platform at Ingrow in March 1990.

4. Ingrow

Station master Stuart Mellin on the platform at Ingrow in March 1990. Photo: YPN

Colin Hartley pictured repointing the wall around Harewood House in October 1990.

5. Leeds

Colin Hartley pictured repointing the wall around Harewood House in October 1990. Photo: YPN

Doncaster fish market was to be renovated after controversial proposals were accepted by the Government. Pictured in December 1990.

6. Doncaster

Doncaster fish market was to be renovated after controversial proposals were accepted by the Government. Pictured in December 1990. Photo: YPN

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