The first children moved into the Lineham Farm Holiday Centre in 1993 marking the successful end to the most ambitious charity project ever undertaken by a city mayor. And Coun Denise Atkinson’s legacy continues to this day with Lineham Farm, nestled in 120 acres of breathtaking countryside at Eccup, continuing to be a sanctuary for local children.. The photo is one of 22 showcasing life around the city during a year which saw a future Spice Girl crowned Miss Leeds Weekly News and Leeds United’s young guns lift FA Youth Cup after beating a Manchester United side, which included David Beckham and Gary Neville, over two legs. 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. Lineham Farm
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Denise Atkinson, saw her dream realised as the first children moved into the Lineham Farm Holiday Centre in May 1993. The arrival of the youngsters marked the successful end to the most ambitious charity project ever undertaken by a city Lord Mayor. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Leeds city centre
Leeds's own Mel B, who would go on to find fame as Scary Spice, was crowned Miss Weekly News. | Keith Hampshire Photo: Keith Hampshire
3. Leeds United
A triumphant Leeds United celebrate winning the FA Youth Cup against Manchester United. They won the second leg at Elland Road 2-1 to win 4-1 on aggregate. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Leeds city centre
Civic Hall from Nelson Mandela Gardens. A large sign dominates the front of the Civic Hall and promotes 'Leeds Centenary'. One hundred years before on the 13th February 1893 Leeds became a City by Royal Charter of Queen Victoria. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds city centre
The Odeon cinema on the corner New Briggate and The Headrow pictured in March 1993. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Leeds city centre
David Kelly was a customer in waiting in September 1993. He sleeps out on the pavement to be the first in line for the opening of the largest Sony Centre in Britain, on Vicar Lane. | YPN Photo: YPN