1992 saw Leeds host its first ever Valentine’s Fair with thrill seekers turning out in droves to enjoy the attractions on offer. It was also the year that people power came to the fore. Residents of two Leeds villages demonstrated over development plans while a city came out to celebrate after Leeds United were crowned First Division champions. Enjoy these image, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, charting a year in the life of your city and its residents in the early 1990s. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook


20. Leeds in 1992
Leeds United supporters pack in City Square to catch a glimpse of the First Division champions on an open top bus parade through the city centre in May 1992. Photo: YPN

21. Leeds in 1992
Pavarotti was handed a Yorkshire passport after arriving at Leeds and Bradford Airport in June 1992. Photo: YPN

22. Leeds in 1992
A view looking along Globe Road in Holbeck on to the largest of the Italianate Towers known as the Giotto Tower. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


24. Leeds in 1992
Looking south along Cardigan Road in Burley towards Armley in the distance, with the jail just identifiable on the skyline. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


