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
19. Roundhay Park
Helicopter pilot Malcolm Reeves is pictured in July 1994 with an ex-RAF Bedford fire engine which was due to be one of the attractions at Leeds Show that summer. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Leeds city centre
Construction was well underway of West One in August 1994. | YPN Photo: YPN
21. Farsley
St. Johns Church Hall faced demolition in July 1994. Pictured are youngsters enjoying a game at the youth club. | YPN Photo: YPN
22. Swillington
The flooded St Aidans Open Cast site in August 1994. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
23. Leeds city centre
Dancers at Vague, the influential art club night held at The Warehouse. | YPN Photo: YPN
24. Chapeltown
Chapeltown Police Station. Is this the Leeds you remember? | YPN Photo: YPN