The city came together to celebrate Leeds United's promotion back to to the First Division after the club finished as champions of the Second Division on 85 points. Thousands lined the streets of the city centre to catch a glimpse of their heroes whom enjoyed a civic reception at Leeds Town Hall. Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in 1990. Is it a city you remember? These 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: 26 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1989 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

1. Leeds in 1990
Homes were evacuated major roads closed in February 1990 for Leeds's own big bang - the demolition of the old Telecom House.


3. Leeds in 1990
Nurses in Leeds were offered a new uniform in 1990. The old one is on the left.

4. Leeds in 1990
Joiners Sam Roomes (left) and Jim Pembleton replace rotten wood in the roof of Thornton's Arcade in October 1990. The arcade was being carefully repaired and restored.

5. Leeds in 1990
October 1990 and banner-waving protesters urged opera lovers to show their disapproval of controversial scenes featured in Opera North's The Threepenny Opera being staged at the Grand Theatre.

6. Leeds in 1990
Head of design Rob Jones surveys the 750-seat Quarry Theatre at West Yorkshire Playhouse ahead of its opening in March 1990.

