He was nowhere to be seen at one west Leeds supermarket in the run up to Christmas in the late 1990s. Asda’s Pudsey Owlcotes store has advertised for a Father Christmas but had yet to find one when this photo was taken in 1999 much to the disappointment of these youngsters. The image is one of more than 25 plucked from the YEP archive showcasing how Leeds and its residents spread Christmas cheer during the 1990s. 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, Headingley, Yeadon and Morley all in focus. READ MORE: Memorable Leeds Christmas Lights switch-on nights 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
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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