Developers wanted to refurbish buildings put up at the turn of the 20th century with plans to include a glass roof over Queen Victoria Street. But the scheme was held up after planners deferred the application for further discussion about the design of the proposed glass roof and other features of the scheme so the views of the Royall Fine Arts Coimmision could be sought. This was 1987, a year which the Schofields store on Lands Lane lay empty and plans to close a primary school caused uproar. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive showcase stories making the headlines during the 12 months and also feature memories from the city suburbs with Pudsey, Sheepscar, Roundhay and Chapeltown in focus. READ MORE: 25 lip-licking memories of Leeds restaurants from the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

1. Leeds city centre
A model of the proposed glass roof over Queen Victoria Street. | YPN Photo: YPN

2. Burmantofts
Primrose Hill High, which opened in 1965, had more than 600 pupils and was hailed as an example of multi-cultural education at the time was under the threat of closure. It’s gymnastics squad had even appeared on TV and its pupils were praised for their good behaviour. | YPN Photo: YPN

3. Leeds city centre
The Lands Lane aspect of Schofields old store pictured in August 1987. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

4. Moortown
Firefighters deal with a blaze at Allerton Grange High School. It is believed to have started in a pottery kiln. | YPN Photo: YPN

5. Leeds city centre
Snooker star Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins was in the city to announce the winner of the Miss Leeds competition. Pictured, from left, are, winner Yvette Livesey, Wendy Sharman, and Rachel Wyatt. | YPN Photo: YPN

6. Leeds city centre
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher visited Centaur Clothes on Great George Street. She is pictured with machinist Karen Pheasby. | YPN Photo: YPN