Retro

Old pictures and video, charting Leeds’ intriguing history down the decades with rare images plucked from Yorkshire Evening Post’s archives.

Meanwood Road Post Office pictured in April 1998.

24 community-minded photos take you back to Meanwood in the 1990s

These are just some of the things which were hugely popular during the 1970s but you rarely, if ever, see today

14 things which were huge in the 1970s but you rarely see today

The corner of East Parade with The Headrow pictured in September 1998.

78 of the best photos take you back to 1998

J.D.'s Nightclub on Bruntcliffe Lane pictured in November 1998.

31 meaningful photos take you back to Morley in the 1990s

"White Hart - Beeston with my boyfriend John (husband). And it was a shandy. Does that count?" - Margaret Kitchen.

Memories of the boozers where you had your first drink

These are some of the most valuable toys from the 1980s, based on recent sold prices on eBay

13 of the most valuable 80s toys, worth up to £2,250

Enjoy these photo memories from around Cross Gates in the 1990s.

Captivating photos to take you back to Cross Gates in the 1990s

Enjoy these photo memories celebrating a year in the life of Leeds city centre in 2007.

23 photos that made the news in the city centre in 2007

An elevated view of City Square in May 1955, with the circular flower bed and the statue of the Black Prince prominent. Behind is the Norwich Union Building, with Mill Hill Unitarian Chapel on the right, with scaffolding in front. On the left, the General Post Office is just visible.

Fascinating photos take you back to 1955

The Arndale Centre in 1988. The view is of Otley Road looking north-west from the junction with Dennistead Crescent.

12 nostalgic photos take you back to Headingley in the 1980s

A group of children play out on Back Rosebank Grove and pose smiling for the camera while a small boy and an older girl look on with uncertainty.

Fantastic photos take you back to Burley in the 1950s

The Ilkley fountain.

Historic fountain in spa town returns after 60 years

This man-sized replica of the giant sculpture was unveiled at Leeds Art Gallery in September 1988 before the scheme was eventually turned down.

How plans for a unique city landmark bit the dust

The Last Viceroy restaurant on New Road Side was a mecca for lovers of Indian food. Pictured in January 1998.

29 humble photos take you back to Horsforth in the 1990s

Leeds United players on their tour of the city in May 1990 after winning the Division 2 championship.

10 of the best photos show fans celebrating promotion down the decades

Enjoy these photo memories of Blackburn Aircraft and their magnificent flying machines.

How a city found itself at the heart of aviation history

Enjoy these photo memories of the city's cafe culture in the early 2000s.

22 of the best photos showcase Leeds cafe culture in the early 2000s

How many of these new teachers at Bruntcliffe High School pictured in September 2002 do you remember?

23 memorable photos take you back to Morley in 2002

An undated colour-tinted postcard of Roundhay Park showing The Mansion and the bandstand in Roundhay Park.

Memories of The Mansion in Roundhay Park

Celebrities have recalled the first cars they owned, including a Mini Metro and a Ford Cortina

19 celebrities and their first cars before they were famous

Debenhams on Briggate pictured in February 1981.

28 of the best photos take you back to 1981

Enjoy these photo memories of Classical Fantasia held every September at Kirkstall Abbey.

Memories of a music and fireworks extravaganza

These were some of the most popular restaurant chains around the UK in the 70s, 80s, 90s and noughties

9 popular restaurants of the 70s, 80s, 90s and noughties we have lost

Enjoy these photo memories of Bean Ings Mill.

The story of the Leeds mill that Benjamin built

Mary Brooksbank's grocers on the corner of Ducie Street and Carter Road in July 1961.

21 wonderful photos take you back to Wortley in 1961

These are some of the most valuable rare Lego sets today, worth up to £13,000 each

The 14 most valuable Lego sets - including one worth £13K

Enjoy these photo memories of Albion Street in the 1930s and 1940s.

Photos showcase two decades of life on Albion Street

The Dominion Cinema on Montreal Avenue pictured in August 1937. It opened in January 1934 with the first film to be shown was Cleaning Up starring George Gee. The last film to be screened was 'The Quiller Memorandum' with Alec Guinness, in March 1967. The building then became a bingo hall.

Captivating photos take you back to Chapel Allerton in the 1930s

How the Black Prince has been pointing the way for more than a century.

Memories of the city centre landmark which points the way

Did you enjoy a coke float and much more here back in the day? The Damn Yankee pictured in June 1998.

26 amazing photos take you back to Aireborough in 1998

An artist's impression of the skyscraper planned for Briggate from March 1938.

The city centre skyscraper that was never built

Inside Tierney's toy shop in Dewsbury in October 2002. Pictured is Sam Tierney in the shops's new extension.

29 dazzling photos take you back to Dewsbury in 2002

An aerial view of City Square from 1924 showing the Post Office, Majestic, Park Row, Infirmary Street, City Square, Quebec Street, and Mill Hill Chapel.

The city centre landmark where six roads meet

The Imperial on Cemetery Road. It briefly reopened in the 2010s before closing again. Now converted to residential use.

Memories of lost pubs in Beeston, Holbeck and Cottingley

A military band performing at Roundhay Gala in 1973, held at Roundhay Park.

Rare photos provide reflections of a green city gem

Shops on the east side of Briggate pictured in November 1980. They include Fingernail Elegance, Manicurist, Economic Carpet Co. Ltd. and Sang Sang Chinese restaurant with Peppino, gents' hair stylist, above.

20 of the best photos take you back to 1980

Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in 1963.

15 of the finest photos take you back to 1963

The headteacher Mr. F.E. Horsenail, with some of his pupils in front of the first minibus owned by the school in June 1971.

Photos you'll only understand if you were a Woodkirk School pupil

Lee Sharpe, Nigel Martyn and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink on the catwalk in the new strip at the Leeds United Fashion Show.

21 sanguine photos take you back to Leeds in the spring of 1998

The new overhead traffic lights in use on Briggate.

A button city centre pedestrians were reluctant to push

The Kardomah Cafe in July 1937.

Memories from a year in the life of 1930s Briggate

Leeds RL's new junior signing Kevin Sinfield bursts his way through to score for England Schools U-16s in their match against France at South Leeds Stadium.

19 spirited photos take you back to the spring of 1997

The City public house and restaurant, located on Woodhouse Lane between Wormald Row, left and De Grey Street. Maria H. Deacon was the licensee at the time. Pictured in March 1933.

Memories of a brewery and the pubs it served

Traditional Red phone boxes stand proud in City Square outside the Leeds General Post Office. Pictured in December 1997.

16 post offices you will remember from the 1990s

Top Stories from the YEP

Pennine Service Station on Bradley Road.

Man fighting for life after petrol station assault

Ackroyd (pictured) defrauded companies then faked a car crash to delay standing trial.

Cheat fleeced companies and then faked car crash to delay justice

West Yorkshire Police were called to Otley Road at 2.47pm on Saturday, April 26, to reports on an ongoing serious incident involving a man seen with weapons.

15 photos from scene as two women injured and man detained

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