These wonderful photos capture the emotion and passion of World Cup watching. They take you inside the city’s pubs and bars when England played its part of the greatest show on earth. The images showcase fans celebrating the highs and lows as a city and a country believed football was coming home. Memories from four World Cups are featured - France 1998, Korea/Japan 2002, Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010 - powered by photos from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive. 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
7. France 1998
Brazilian students watching the World Cup Final at The Original Oak in Headingley. Pictured, from left, are Verena Cardoso, Isabella Lima, Cecilia Viere, Luciana Dutra and Michele Pereira. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. France 1998
Staff at Sinclair Mason PR take a break from work as they watch England play Tunisia. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
9. France 1998
Jubilation in The Guildford as England score. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson
10. France 1998
Stall holder Robert England supporting England at Kirkgate Market. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. France 1998
England fans celebrate at Brannigan's during the England vTunisia game. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
12. France 1998
England fans celebrate Alan Shearer's goal against Tunisia in Brannigan's. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson