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


20. Harewood
Inside Harewood Castle, a 14th century fortified manor house off the west side of Harrogate Road. It shows the great hall which measures approx. 16.5 metres by 9 metres. There is a large fireplace set into the south wall and the room above is the solar. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

21. Leeds RL
Leeds RL welcomed five New Zealand players in August 1994. Pictured are Gary Mercer surrounded by, from left, Kevin Iro, Craig Innes, Esene Faimalo, and George Mann. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

22. Leeds city centre
The Rt.Hon.Earl Haigh, son of the commander in chief of British Forces during the First World War tours the 1914-18 Commemorative Exhibition held at Leeds Town Hall Crypt in August 1994. | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer

23. Stourton
Colin Hall, chairman of M.D. Foods, pictured in August 1994, surrounded by crates of milk bottles. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

24. Leeds city centre
Italian rider Gianluca Bortolami lifts his hands in victory after outsprinting Viatcheslav Ekimov to win the Leeds Classic cycle race in August 1994. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling


