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

19. Korea/Japan 2002
Fans Kevin Riches, Matthew Rhodes, Adam Allatt, Paul Kirby and Stuart Dickinson enjoy a drink in the sun while watching the England v Sweden on the big screen in Millennium Square. The game finished 1-1. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

20. Korea/Japan 2002
England expects. Thousands turned out to watch England's second group game against Argentina on the big screen in Millennium Square. | YPN Photo: YPN

21. Korea/Japan 2002
England fans watch England's clash against Argentina on the big screen at Millennium Square. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

22. Korea/Japan 2002
Fans react at Brannigan's after striker Michael Owen narrowly missed the target in the opening minutes of the clash against Argentina. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

23. Korea/Japan 2002
The crowd react at Brannigan's after England were awarded a penalty against Argentina. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

24. Korea/Japan 2002
Elation for fans watching on the big screen in Millennium Square as England score against Argentina. David Beckham scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot. | YPN Photo: YPN


