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
7. Leeds city centre
One of the star attractions of Leeds's St. Valentine's Fair was being put in the car park behind Leeds Civic Hall in February 1994. Workmen moved onto site to set up the 140ft high Liberty Wheel. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Middleton
Mainly oak and birch were being thinned at Middleton Woods to create a Forest of Leeds, with 50,000 saplings bound for Middleton, Belle Isle, Temple Newsam, Hunslet and Woodlesford. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Leeds Rhinos
Leeds RL celebrate their Silk Cut Challenge Cup semi final win against St. Helensin March 1994. Pictured, from left, are Jason Donohue, Richie Eyres, Neil Harmon, Alan Tait, Gary Rose, Ellery Hanley and Gary Mercer. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Kirkstall
Five pubs were given Grade II listed status on the recomendation of English Heritage. They were The Rising Sun (pictured), The Cardigan Arms, The Adelphi, The Kings Arms and The Pack Horse. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Churwell
Woodman Churwell, who retained the Leeds Combination League's Arthur Luty Cup with a 3-0 victory over Cricketer's Arms at Bracken Edge. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
12. April 1994
Lon Satton skates into Leeds to publicise his Broadway Express show. He was greeted at the Victoria Quarter by, from left, Sally Speight, Sally Moorhouse (partly hidden), Tahlia Borlant and Anoulka Libu. | jpimedia