A forest of poles virtually obscures the view of drivers up Halton Hill on Selby Road in April 1990 as work continued putting up new lighting standards. The new poles were being installed before the old ones were taken down. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature local landmarks, some familiar faces and highlight stories making the news headlines during the decade. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Halton in the 1990s
Charlie MacNeill, education officer for West Yorkshire Fire Brigade, watches as Zara Carrington and Peter Cummins, right, take over the fire hose at the (SKIN) Special Kids in Need playscheme at Halton Moor. Photo: Gary Longbottom
14. Halton in the 1990s
Keen boxers, from left, Claire Newton, Nicky Simpson and Kelly Newton at Halton Moor Leisure Centre all want to box competitively due to rule being changed. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
15. Halton in the 1990s
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? Maxwell's restaurant on Selby Road in September 1997. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
16. Halton in the 1990s
July 19996 and Coun Lee Benson (Lab, Halton) tries out one a new police bike being used as a tool in the fight against crime. Looking on are PC Paul Auty, right, and staff Sgt Martin Smith of the Royal Logistic Corps. Photo: Steve Riding
17. Halton in the 1990s
School security at Whitebridge School in July 1996 with pupils fenced in at break time. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
18. Halton in the 1990s
February 1996 and Jack Foley, eight, on the treadmill at Corpus Christi Primary School watched by teacher Simon Clifford, in readiness for the school's Health Week. Photo: Mel Hulme