Youth clubs are part of the city rich history and heritage helping provide young people with an opportunity to hang out with friends, make some new ones and join in shared activities through the years. They were held in church halls, community centres and schools. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, bring to life 'youthies' across the city and are sure to evoke memories for the generations of people who enjoyed hanging out. READ MORE: 16 photos that will bring back memories if you went to school in Leeds during the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

1. Youth club memories
The lounge and coffee bar at Chapel Allerton Methodist Youth Club in January 1969. | YPN Photo: YPN

2. Youth Club memories
Alwoodley Youth Club members doing the Elsden Circle in November 1974. | YPN Photo: YPN

3. Youth Club memories
Close up the main entrance to Seacroft Civic Youth Club. Circa 1967. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


5. Youth Club memories
Led by their pianist Jim Kennedy, the Bright Ideas rehearse at Garforth Youth Club in July 1968. | YPN Photo: YPN
