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
25. Leeds city centre
A view of the General Election count from the balcony of Leeds Town Hall. | YPN Photo: YPN
26. Leeds United
Leeds United fans ahead of the sixth round FA Cup clash against Wigan Athletic at Springfield Park. Second half goals from John Stiles and Micky Adams proved the difference. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
27. Roundhay Park
An aerial view of Roundhay Park as 73,000 people watched Madonna in concert. | YPN Photo: YPN
28. Leeds city centre
Firemen tackled a blaze at the derelict Working Men's Hall on Park Street, off Westgate in Leeds city centre It is believed to have been started by vagrants lighting a fire to keep warm. | YPN Photo: YPN
29. Leeds city centre
Did you drink in here back in the day? The Prince of Wales pub on Swingate. | YPN Photo: YPN
30. Leeds city centre
Two stars from Cinderella at Leeds City Varieties - Shirley Moon, (Prince Charming), left, and Hilary Trott (Dandini) - welcome Lucky the horse, which pulls the crystal coach. | YPN Photo: YPN