They turn back the clock to 1994 and showcase the stories making the news headlines during the year. It was a 12 months which saw telephone bank First Direct open for business at Stourton and cricket legend Fred Trueman launched his new book 'at Tetley's Brewery. City centre landmarks are featured as well as memories from around the suburbs with Farsley, Drighlington and Morley all in focus. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

13. Leeds city centre
Chelsea Pensioners Sgt Roy Francis , 81, and CXpl Tom Potter, 84, at the Remembrance ceremony in November 1994. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox


15. Leeds city centre
TV cookery personality Keith Floyd was at Austicks to sign copies of his new book. He is pictured in July 1994 with fan Mary Wainwright from Mirfield. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

16. Morley
Queen Street in July 1994. Shops at the time of the photo are Petal Power Floral Designs, Duncans Delights Sandwich Emporium, Paula Ladies Fashion and Lacecraft Babycare. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

17. Drighlington
The Kings Cantonese restaurant on King Street pictured in May 1994. The building was formerly known as Manor House or Manor Farm. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive

18. Leeds city centre
Open For Learning Centre in an alcove of the Commercial and Technical Library on the ground floor of Leeds Central, seen at the time of the launch of this service in April 1994. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


