Syndicate leader Eileen Johnson pours the drinks for her colleagues at M & E Johnson in Armley after they scooped £102,601 on The National Lottery. It was a slice of good fortune which Armley and its residents enjoyed during the 1990s. Other 'good news' during the decade included asbestos campaigner June Hancock winning her legal fight and St Bartholomew's Church being awarded £300,000 to fund repairs. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, also feature familiar faces as well as shops and pubs you may remember. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Armley in the 1990s
Pupils from West Leeds High School are led away by ambulance men after the roof of their school was blown off in high winds in February 1998. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

8. Armley in the 1990s
Jack Fulton with its luminous window displays on Town Street was the place to shop for frozen foods. | Keith Allison Photo: Keith Allison

9. Armley in the 1990s
Severn Sports offered a range of equipment for all interests. | Keith Allison Photo: Keith Allison

10. Armley in the 1990s
This is Margaret Shaw, manageress of Scoops, pictured in February 1998. She was using the radio to warn other members of the West Leeds Shop Link scheme of potential shoplifters on Town Street. | YPN Photo: YPN

11. Armley in the 1990s
Armley Juniors listen to football coach Gerard Wilson during a training session at West Leeds High School in October 1999. | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim

12. Armley in the 1990s
Remember Chris Tremlett? He was the landlord of The Albion Inn on Armley Road. | YPN Photo: YPN


