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

13. Crossgates
Plans were unveiled for a motor cycle track on farmland. Paul Butterworth, centre, discusses the value of the area for migrating birds and wildlife with Andy Mitchell, left, and Terry Dolan. | YPN Photo: YPN

14. Chapeltown
A police officer carries a plastic bag with evidence from a crime scene at junction of Harehills Avenue and Hamilton Place. | YPN Photo: YPN

15. Colton
A small boy sleeps through protests for a new school at the Colton Lane polling station. | YPN Photo: YPN

16. Leeds city centre
Inside the Quarry Theatre in January 1990 at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. Pictured is Rob Jones, head of design at West Yorkshire Playhouse, surveying the 750-seat theatre. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom


18. Bramley
Angela Griffin pictured acting in an Intake High School production of "Leader of the Pack" in July 1990. She went on forge a career as a successful actress. | YPN Photo: YPN


