The festive spirit was very much alive and kicking across the city in a decade which featured Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures, Thunderbirds’ Tracy Island, Tamagotchi's and Furby's as the 'most popular' Christmas toys. These photos capture the festive spirit around Leeds city centre as well as the suburbs with Armley, Bramhope, Headingley, Yeadon and Eccup all in focus. READ MORE: The story of the Leeds city centre character known as 'Woodbine Lizzie' LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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Share your memories of Leeds at Christmas during the 1990s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN
26. Headingley
Wheatfields Hospice much loved fundraising organiser Nelson Redman, centre, celebrates his retirement on Christmas Eve in December 1996 with some of the fundraising volunteers he supervises. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
27. Eccup
Members of the Leeds branch of the Motorcycle Action Group, organised a 'Toy Run' to Lineham Farm to deliver toys and gifts to children in December 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme