The 1990s will also be remembered by many in the community as a time when a local landmark came crashing down. The chimney of Highbury Works, formerly Meanwood Tannery, made of brick with red painted reinforcing steel straps, which had been a focal point for generations was demolished. These gems feature different aspects of ten years of life in the community, from schools and sport through to fundraising and fun as well as loads of familiar faces. Spotted anyone you remember? They are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Meanwood in the 1990s
Part of a parade of shops on Green Road pictured in June 1992. On the right is Meanwood Motor Parts and in the centre The Community Shop. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

8. Meanwood in the 1990s
Uri Mizrahi at his Bagel Nash bakery in Meanwood pictured in February 1999. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

9. Meanwood in the 1990s
Properties on Monk Bridge Grove, centre, looking from Monk Bridge Terrace, foreground. Pictured in April 1993. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

10. Meanwood in the 1990s
The brownfield development on the former Merlin Gerin site on Meanwood Road in July 1998. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson

11. Meanwood in the 1990s
The bridge over Meanwood Beck in Meanwood Park pictured in August 1999. Photo: Peter Langford

12. Meanwood in the 1990s
This is entrepreneur Dylan Wilk boss of Gameplay in Meanwood pictured in August 1999. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd


