First Direct, the telephone bank, unveiled its new base at Stourton. The 153,000 sq ft building occupied a 14 acre site and would eventually house 1,400 staff on a vast ‘trading floor’ the size of Wembley football pitch. This was Leeds in 1994 and is one of 26 photos charting the stories which were making the news during the 12 months. City centre shopping scenes and landmarks are featured as well as memories from the suburbs with Roundhay Park, Middleton, Swillington and Belle Isle. 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
1. Stourton
The open plan office for First Direct ,the telephone bank at Stourton. | PA Photo: PA
3. Leeds city centre
TV chef Keith Floyd was at Austicks in July 1994 to sign copies of his new book. He is pictured with fan Mary Wainwright from Mirfield. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
4. Leeds city centre
This is Geoff Bounds who was in charge of a project to end the problems at the West End of Leeds City Station. Pictured in January 1994. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Headingley
These Leeds Grammar School pupils were walking tall in January 1994. Over the last seven years they had raised nearly £100,000 from sponsored walks. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Henry Wharton
Leeds boxer Henry Wharton was hard at work in the gym in February 1994 ahead of his latest bout. | YPN Photo: YPN