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.placeholder image
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

Specialist Reporter

Published 16th Jan 2024, 04:45 GMT

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

This is Drighlington resident Michael Pollard pictured in January 1998 who paid nearly £3,000 to a company to flag his patio yet was still waiting for work to begin three months later.

13. Drighlington in the 1990s

This is Drighlington resident Michael Pollard pictured in January 1998 who paid nearly £3,000 to a company to flag his patio yet was still waiting for work to begin three months later. Photo: Mel Hulme

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Drighlington schoolgirl Lindsay Keating was all smiles in September 1997 after preparing to share the stage with actor Paul Nicholls in a production of Aladdin.

14. Drighlington in the 1990s

Drighlington schoolgirl Lindsay Keating was all smiles in September 1997 after preparing to share the stage with actor Paul Nicholls in a production of Aladdin. Photo: Mel Hulme

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Share your memories of Drighlington in the 1990s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: andrew.hutchinson@jpress.co.uk or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN

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Share your memories of Drighlington in the 1990s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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