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
7. Leeds city centre
The entrance to Kirkgate Market on the corner of Vicar Lane with Kirkgate. This part of the market was opened in 1904 and was designed by competition winners, John and Joseph Leeming of Halifax. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Meanwood
The frontage of Highbury Works, formerly Meanwood Tannery, situated in Green Road and pictured in April 1993. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
9. Leeds city centre
The Henry Moore Institute for the study, display and research of sculpture, was opened in April 1993. On the right is the War Memorial and originally stood in City Square. Behind this is Cookridge Street, and Permanent House, the headquarters of the Leeds Permanent Building Society, now part of The Light leisure complex. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Leeds city centre
A crowd is gathered outside the Municipal Buildings on The Headrow for the opening of the new ramp providing level access to the Central Library and City Museum in May 1993. The entrance to Stumps public house, also benefitting from the ramp, can be seen on the right, with Calverley Street visible on the left. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
The Leeds International Classic cycle race travelling along The Headrow in August 1993. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Meanwood
Back-to-back red brick terraced housing on Highbury Road looking down towards Monkbridge Road from the direction of Highbury Mount. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net