The Fina filling station at bottom of Eastgate.The Fina filling station at bottom of Eastgate.
The Fina filling station at bottom of Eastgate.

22 photos take you back to Leeds city centre in 1992

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 14th Aug 2023, 04:45 BST

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These wonderful memories showcase a year in the life of Leeds city centre in the early 1990s.

They bring together the sights and sounds of life around the heart of Leeds in 1992, a year in which your city had plenty to celebrate. Familiar landmarks, shops, pubs and restaurants are all featured in this nostalgic flashback which are sure to evoke memories for a generation of shoppers, workers and visitors. 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: 21 mouth-watering memories of Leeds restaurants in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

A view looking from New York Street, Kirkgate Junction on to corner of Call Lane. Tip Top fashions can be seen on corner with the Regent Public House on the right, Henry Brown (electrical) Ltd is on the left.

7. Leeds city centre in 1992

A view looking from New York Street, Kirkgate Junction on to corner of Call Lane. Tip Top fashions can be seen on corner with the Regent Public House on the right, Henry Brown (electrical) Ltd is on the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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A view looking on to Woodhouse Lane with Vernon Street on the right. The building on the right was formerly the Sunday School of Woodhouse Lane Methodist New Connexion Chapel.

8. Leeds city centre in 1992

A view looking on to Woodhouse Lane with Vernon Street on the right. The building on the right was formerly the Sunday School of Woodhouse Lane Methodist New Connexion Chapel. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Looking on to the Norwich Union building on Junction of Infirmary Street with Park Row. The building was demolished in 1995 and replaced by no 1 City Square.

9. Leeds city centre in 1992

Looking on to the Norwich Union building on Junction of Infirmary Street with Park Row. The building was demolished in 1995 and replaced by no 1 City Square. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Mill Hill towards Boar Lane. Spencers Public House is on the left with La Comida Restaurant visible on the right. At the top of the street erntrance the Bond Shopping Centre (now Leeds Shopping Plaza) can be seen.

10. Leeds city centre in 1992

Mill Hill towards Boar Lane. Spencers Public House is on the left with La Comida Restaurant visible on the right. At the top of the street erntrance the Bond Shopping Centre (now Leeds Shopping Plaza) can be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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The Corner Shop, a newsagents on Cookridge Street at the junction with Great George Street. The offices above are advertised for rent. In 1992 the businesses in this building were closed down and the whole site redeveloped opening in 1996 as the Courtyard Bar.

11. Leeds city centre in 1992

The Corner Shop, a newsagents on Cookridge Street at the junction with Great George Street. The offices above are advertised for rent. In 1992 the businesses in this building were closed down and the whole site redeveloped opening in 1996 as the Courtyard Bar. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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Rides and roundabouts in front of Art Gallery and Central Library. This was the first Valentine's Fair to be held in Leeds, in February 1992.

12. Leeds city centre

Rides and roundabouts in front of Art Gallery and Central Library. This was the first Valentine's Fair to be held in Leeds, in February 1992. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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