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

13. Meanwood in the 1990s
Leah Hester admires the Desert Women by Paul Williams part of the Millennium Exhibition at the Contempary Art Co in Meanwood. Pictured in November 1999. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols

14. Meanwood in the 1990s
Amir Ladak of Stainbeck Newsagents in front of his shop in July 1998. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

15. Meanwood in the 1990s
Pupils at Cardinal Heenan High were forced to sit exams in the leaky school hall in June 1998. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

16. Meanwood in the 1990s
The new Environment Centre at Meanwood Urban Valley Farm pictured in June 1999. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley

17. Meanwood in the 1990s
Vicar of Meanwood, Reverend Richard Wiggen, was selling his ticket for the first World Cup semi-final in Paris in return for donations towards church funds. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

18. Meanwood in the 1990s
Coaches at Meanwood Amateur Boxing Club in November 1999. Pictrued, from left, are Dennis McCann, Harry Pinkney and Kevin Cunningham. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson


