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

25. Korea/Japan
Celebrations begin at Brannigan's after David Beckham scored for England against Argentina. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

26. Korea/Japan 2002
England fans wait for the final whistle to celebrate in Millennium Square. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

27. Korea/Japan 2002
Celebrations begin after the final whistle in Millennium Square for fans watching the England v Argentina game on the big screen. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

28. Korea/Japan 2002
Celebrations begin after the final whistle in Millennium Square. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

29. Korea/Japan 2002
Leeds United fans Tom Foster and his daughter Sally pictured after returning home to Cookridge after watching England defeat Argentina in the World Cup. | YPN Photo: YPN

30. Korea/Japan 2002
Landlord Les Hince in his pyjamas on his bar at The Viaduct on Lower Briggate at 6am as he prepares for the England's World Cup clash against Nigeria for his regulars. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley


