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

19. Meanwood in the 1990s
One of Meanwood Holy Trinity's church wardens, Fred Lockerbie, checks the clock mechanism in June 1999. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson

20. Meanwood in the 1990s
Youngsters entertain the audience at the opening of Meanwood Community Centre in December 1999. | Third Party Photo: Third Party

21. Meanwood in the 1990s
The old Headmaster's house at Meanwood Church of England Primary School pictured in September 1991.. It is empty and boarded up prior to refurbishment and extensions to existing buildings. The stone built property now houses the staff rooms of the school in Green Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

22. Meanwood in the 1990s
Inside the Infants' entrance to Meanwood Church of England School on Green Road in September 1991. This part of the school was built c1892 as the new cloakroom. The original buildings dated from 1840 with later additions in the 1870s and 1890s. The original coat racks are visible in the cloakroom. At this time the school was about to undergo a programme of refurbishment. Through the open doorway a car parked in Green Road can be seen. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

23. Meanwood in the 1990s
Pupils of Meanwood C of E School prepare for their Christmas play in December 1998. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley

24. Meanwood in the 1990s
It proved a bad day for this driver after a crash in the car park of G.T. Smith supermarket in Meanwood in May 1999. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson


