Flick through the pages of history with these iconic YEP front pages down the decades. Which do you remember the most?Flick through the pages of history with these iconic YEP front pages down the decades. Which do you remember the most?
Flick through the pages of history with these iconic YEP front pages down the decades. Which do you remember the most?

16 iconic YEP front pages from down the decades

These iconic front pages showcase how your YEP has been making the headlines for more than a century.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 10th Apr 2021, 11:30 BST

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We are the newspaper that you have trusted to tell our city’s story since 1890. During that time we have delivered the very best in news and sport for Leeds and beyond as these iconic front pages from down the decades showcase. Fast forward to 2021 and your YEP continues to be part of the lifeblood of Leeds, fighting its corner, flying the flag and above all making a difference to the people of our great city. READ MORE: Changing Leeds - The adverts that persuaded city shoppers to part with their cash LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

The first ever YEP front page from September 1, 1890.

7. iconic YEP front pages

The first ever YEP front page from September 1, 1890.

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The moon landing on July 21, 1969.

8. Iconic YEP front pages

The moon landing on July 21, 1969.

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Leeds United plane crash front page, Stansted airport. March 1998.

9. Iconic YEP front pages

Leeds United plane crash front page, Stansted airport. March 1998.

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Act of War - How your YEP reported the September 11, 2001, attack on America.

10. Iconic YEP front pages

Act of War - How your YEP reported the September 11, 2001, attack on America.

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Mandela: The Visit was the front page souvenir special on offer after the visit of the >>> in 2001.

11. Iconic YEP front pages

Mandela: The Visit was the front page souvenir special on offer after the visit of the >>> in 2001.

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Your YEP put the issue of fake news in the spotlight with this front page in December 2019.

12. Iconic YEP front pages

Your YEP put the issue of fake news in the spotlight with this front page in December 2019.

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