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
8. Leeds in 1987
Do you ever visit here back in the day? It is City Lights bar and diner. | jpimedia
9. Belle Isle
Recognise this housing estate? It's a view of Belle Isle in south Leeds. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Leeds city centre
Princess Diana receives flowers from the crowd outside Centenary House during a visit to the city. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Leeds city centre
Your YEP joined the roadsweeping night shift in the city centre. This Street King cleaner was one of a fleet of 20 as part of the city's 'Keep the Streets Neat' litter campaign. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Leeds city centre
Did you ever enjoy a meal here? This is the comfortable intimate Bonapartes restaurant at the Wellesley Hotel on Wellington Street. | YPN Photo: YPN