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
25. Meanwood in the 1990s
Television entertainer Tommy Cannon, himself an organic farmer, opened the new Epicentre at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm with his son Luke in October 1999. They met Ivy Knill who was spinning some wool in the centre. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
26. Meanwood in the 1990s
Match action from Meanwood Wanderers v Commercial Inn in the Leeds Sunday League Presidents Cup in January 1999. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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Share your memories of Meanwood in the 1990s with Andrew Hutchinson via email: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Peter Langford Photo: Peter Langford