Bradford Road in December 1990, showing a fish and chip shop at no. 28 on the left. Next to this is an unmade parking area, then an advertising hoarding for Tetley's Bitter can be seen on the side of no. 22. In the distance on the right is the Victoria public house, at the junction with Whitehall Road.Bradford Road in December 1990, showing a fish and chip shop at no. 28 on the left. Next to this is an unmade parking area, then an advertising hoarding for Tetley's Bitter can be seen on the side of no. 22. In the distance on the right is the Victoria public house, at the junction with Whitehall Road.
Bradford Road in December 1990, showing a fish and chip shop at no. 28 on the left. Next to this is an unmade parking area, then an advertising hoarding for Tetley's Bitter can be seen on the side of no. 22. In the distance on the right is the Victoria public house, at the junction with Whitehall Road.

15 dynamic photos take you back to Drighlington in the 1990s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 16th Jan 2024, 04:45 BST

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These wonderful photos turn back the clock to showcase life around Drighlington in the 1990s.

They are sure to evoke memories for a generation of residents who called Drig home during the decade. Community-spirit shines through with local landmarks and news stories from back in the day taking centre stage. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 27 photos to take you back to Morley in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Brenda Teet and Gillian Lewyckyj battle through the snow on their way to work at Drighlington Primary School in November 1996.

7. Drighlngton in the 1990s

Brenda Teet and Gillian Lewyckyj battle through the snow on their way to work at Drighlington Primary School in November 1996. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

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The Battle of Adwalton Moor which took place on June 30, 1643 at Drighlington was commemorated in June 1999 with members of the English Civil War Society re-enacting the clash between the Cavaliers and Roundheads.

8. Drighlington in the 1990s

The Battle of Adwalton Moor which took place on June 30, 1643 at Drighlington was commemorated in June 1999 with members of the English Civil War Society re-enacting the clash between the Cavaliers and Roundheads. Photo: Gary Longbottom

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Bradford Road in September 1990. On the right is the Painter's Arms public house. The building on the left is Holm Lea.

9. Drighlington in the 1990s

Bradford Road in September 1990. On the right is the Painter's Arms public house. The building on the left is Holm Lea. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Three of the Drighlington Scouts were hoping to raise money for a trip to Namibia in September 1999. Pictured, from left, are Ben Wilman, Sam Matthews and Alexis Young-Blakelock.

10. Drighlington in the 1990s

Three of the Drighlington Scouts were hoping to raise money for a trip to Namibia in September 1999. Pictured, from left, are Ben Wilman, Sam Matthews and Alexis Young-Blakelock. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

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Did you buy a car here back in the day? M.B. Motors pictured in September 1998.

11. Drighlington in the 1990s

Did you buy a car here back in the day? M.B. Motors pictured in September 1998. Photo: Barry Henson

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Drighington's Christine Clark won the Yorkshire Evening Post Citizen of the Month award in October 1997 for bravery after tackling a known criminal.

12. Drighlington in the 1990s

Drighington's Christine Clark won the Yorkshire Evening Post Citizen of the Month award in October 1997 for bravery after tackling a known criminal. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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