These photos document a decade in the life of Chapeltown and its residents. They turn back the clock to the 1990s and showcase life around the inner city suburb with shops and local landmarks all in focus. It was also a decade of unrest with West Yorkshire Police launching a ‘get tough’ policy to confront gangs of young thugs. “Decent people in Chapeltown are sick and tired of these young criminals doing as they please and openly flouting the law. The photos have been brought to life for the first time after being found in the Yorkshire Evening Post archive. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs: Chapel Allerton, Sheepscar, Chapeltown and Little London LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Chapeltown in the 1990s
The Rugby League headquarters pictured in February 1994. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Chapeltown in the 1990s
High-profile policing was underway in Spencer Place by officers on foot and on horseback in November 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Chapeltown in the 1990s
UCA House on Hall Lane in February 1990. It was a sheltered accommodation home for 19 frail elderly people. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Chapeltown in the 1990s
October 1992 and a project to house the homeless had run into cash problems, The £500,000 scheme to convert Newton Place on Spencer Place was facing not opening on time to provide a roof over people's heads for Christmas. | YPN Photo: YPN