The collection of photos captures life around your city and is sure to resonate with a generation of people who called Leeds home at the dawn of a new decade. City centre landmarks are in focus as well as a dash of celebrity sparkle thanks to some well-known faces. The gallery also takes you around the suburbs with Crossgates, Thorp Arch, Bramley, Colton, Kirkstall and Chapeltown all featured as well as Harewood House and Kirkstall Abbey. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
The east side of Briggate showing the entrance to the Empire Arcade in December 1990. This was opened in 1964 on the site of the old Empire Theatre; in 1996 it was redeveloped to become Harvey Nichols. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds city centre
The Golden Horse Shoe Amusement Arcade on Kirkgate in August 1990. Next door is The Regent pub, a long established inn which has been there since at least 1822. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre
Cookridge Street in April 1990 shows a parade of shops with run down offices above. At No.27 on the left is Austicks H.M.S.O. Bookshop. At No.29 is the Peter Warren hairdressers. On the far right at No.31 is the Carmel Religious Bookshop. In 1992 this building was redeveloped and opened as shops, offices and a bar. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds city centre
This photo shows the individual trader's desks arranged across the ground floor of the Corn Exchange. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Harewood House
Colin Hartley pictured in October 1990 repointing the wall around Harewood House. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Leeds city centre
Ballot boxes for the local council elections. in April 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN