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
19. Pool-in-Wharfedale
Cricket in Wharfedale in the shadow of the mills that gave Pool Mills their name. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
20. Leeds city centre
Former Coronation Street star Angela Griffin - pictured fourth from the right - during the photocall for Leeds Gala Queen. | YPN Photo: YPN
22. Manston
Objectors to the closure of St. Kevin's School on Barwick Road, outside Leeds Civic Hall. | YPN Photo: YPN
23. Holbeck
Leeds was in line for a unique landmark - the Brick Man, a project by artist Antony Gormley. Standing 120ft tall, the sculpture was due to be built on Holbeck Triangle. | YPN Photo: YPN
24. Chapeltown
An example of urban stagnation and suburban torpor. Inner city wasteland. | YPN Photo: YPN