1987 proved to be a year of celebration and reflection for Leeds. Thousands turned out for two concerts at Roundhay Park during the summer while the City Varieties was put up for sale. Elsewhere the Leeds United family mourned the passing of one of its own and a school community turned out to fight for its future. Enjoy these photo memories charting a year in the life of your Leeds. 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. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 26 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1986 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Halton
Halton Branch Library on Selby Road in April 1987. On the right, construction work is in progress on the new shopping centre development which would include a new library to replace the old one. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. York Road
The former Library Headquarters building on York Road. Then this photo was in April 1987 it housed the Patents Information Unit and the Schools Library Service as well as the Library Administration for Leeds City Council. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Gipton
Coun George Mudie presents keys to new tenants of Brander Mount. This was the conversion of 12 'cottage' style flats to 6 2-bedroomed semi-detached homes carried out as part of long-term plan by Leeds City Council to improve the standard of older housing estates in the city. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Gipton
Children of south Gipton taking part in a clean-up campaign on the estate in November 1987. It was a project instigated by the Gipton Community Refurbishment Scheme and the children were involved as part of a holiday play project. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Leeds city centre
Snooker star Alex Higgins was in the city after being invited to be a judge for the Miss Leeds contest in February 1987. He is pictured, from left, with winner Yvette Livesey, third placed Wendy Sharman and runner-up Rachel Wyatt. The contest was held at Mister Craig's nightclub on New Briggate. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Manston
"Save St Kevins" was the aim of these protestors in April 1987 over plans by the council to close their school on Barwick Road at Manston in east Leeds. | YPN Photo: YPN