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
14. Leeds RL
A disappointed Leeds RL team applaud their fans after defeat in the Silk Cut Challenge Cup against Wigan. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Kirkstall Road
Cricketer Richie Richardson relaxes after meeting the press at the Yorkshire Television studios on Kirkstall Road in May 1994. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Leeds United
The Elland Road faithful pictured ahead of Leeds United's Premier League clash with Sheffield Wednesday in May 1994. The game finished 2-2 with David White and Rod Wallace scoring for the Whites. | YPN Photo: YPN
17. Leeds city centre
Does this look familiar? Leeds City Varieties which was in desperate need of a revamp in June 1994. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Belle Isle
Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Christiana Myers, visited Windmill Primary in June 1994 where Charlene Maloney was impressed with her chain of office. | YPN Photo: YPN