The Black Dog on Ellerby Lane pictured in 1992.The Black Dog on Ellerby Lane pictured in 1992.
The Black Dog on Ellerby Lane pictured in 1992.

27 remarkable photos take you back to Richmond Hill in the 1990s

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 1st Apr 2023, 04:45 BST
Updated 8th Apr 2024, 14:20 BST

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These photos turn back the clock to showcase life around Richmond Hill in the 1990s.

The gallery celebrates community spirit and brings together photos of local landmarks and life at school as well as highlighting the stories which were making the headlines during the decade. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails

This is Richmond Hill's Wendy Thompson who was campaigning to bring back school nurses in April 1997. Her daughter, Leanne regularly suffered from head lice.

25. Richmond Hill in the 1990s

This is Richmond Hill's Wendy Thompson who was campaigning to bring back school nurses in April 1997. Her daughter, Leanne regularly suffered from head lice. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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Children from St Saviours C of E Youth Group in Richmond Hill enjoy the heatwave during their summer camp at the Lido Caravan Park, near Knaresborough in April 1997. Pictured, from left, are Claire Bamber, Dale Henderson and Craig Bamber.

26. Richmond Hill in the 1990s

Children from St Saviours C of E Youth Group in Richmond Hill enjoy the heatwave during their summer camp at the Lido Caravan Park, near Knaresborough in April 1997. Pictured, from left, are Claire Bamber, Dale Henderson and Craig Bamber. Photo: Justin Lloyd

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This building site on Easy Street was labelled an "eye sore" by the local community in October 1996.

27. Richmond Hill in the 1990s

This building site on Easy Street was labelled an "eye sore" by the local community in October 1996. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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Church organist Stanley Ibbotson at the organ high above the pews at St Saviour's Church in Richmond Hill. Pictured in November 1998.

28. Richmond Hill in the 1990s

Church organist Stanley Ibbotson at the organ high above the pews at St Saviour's Church in Richmond Hill. Pictured in November 1998. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

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