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Tempus fugit at the most famous clock in Leeds in December 1990 - but not all that much.

Mystery of time moving forward on a famous city centre clock

The story of the Leeds Stock Exchange.

The fascinating story of Leeds Stock Exchange

Do you remember Linda Leslie fashions and Sea Land Foods? Pictured in November 1986.

Lost photos take you inside Seacroft Shopping Centre in the 1980s

Wakefield in the 1970s.

12 bird's eye view photos of Wakefield from the air during the 1970s

Work mis to start on the Westgate Connector scheme.

Construction work begins on city centre route with high casualties

February 1989 and some of the staff at Youngman's serve up one of the last meals in the restaurant. Pictured, from left, are Alice Brookes, Vivienne Bowers, Anne Sissons, Audrey Smith and Sandra Jubb.

23 nostalgic photos show you life in Leeds in 1989

Do you recognise anyone?

Caught on camera: 33 people police urgently want to speak to

Walton Sports and Social Club.

Appeal after arson at Wakefield sports and social club

Marsh Lane and the junction with New York Street in June 1929. The railway viaduct across Marsh Lane can be seen. Marsh Lane Goods station, on the Leeds to Selby line, was opened in 1834

Memories of a poverty-stricken city suburb

A block of four back-to-back properties on Taylor's Terrace. Numbers run from 1 to 7, left to right. Taylor's Terrace was situated off Carr Moor Side. A dog sits on the corner of the street. Pictured in November 1967.

Photos capture life around Hunslet in 1967

The old, left, and new logos for Tetley Bitter.

All change at Tetley's as photos raise a glass to November 1996
Leeds in November 1996: Memories from a month Tetley’s unveiled a change of image

Enjoy these memories of the YEP Women's Circle. Were you a member?

Memories of the 'best thing that ever happened for women in Leeds'

Raheim Jackson.

Second man charged with murder of Raheim Jackson

The Mustard Pot has reopened as a ‘Grandstand’ sports pub.

Much-loved community boozer reopens as ‘Grandstand’ sports pub

The Rev Malcolm Stonestreet and volunteer helper Steve Hall at the mill, now renamed Cats Ltd, which opened in September 1983.

How a disused mill was transformed into a 'palace for the unemployed'

The Fox pub on Woodhouse Street pictured in October 1962. The landlady was Minnie Green.

22 warm hearted photos take you back to Woodhouse in the early 1960s

Children are gathered on the corner of Bristol Street and Cross Stamford Street in July 1903.

Photos from Sheepscar in the 1900s capture age of innocence

Do you remember Beryl Dixon, landlady of the Newmarket Inn? She is pictured behind the bar in February 1999.

25 gracious photos take you back to Garforth in the 1990s

The Joseph Street Unitarian Church pictured in December 1960.

Feel good slogan takes you back to Hunslet in the 1960s

The Lord Mayor will lead the city’s tribute to servicemen and women who lost their lives in service of their country at Victoria Gardens.

Everything you need to know about city's Remembrance Sunday march

Volunteer workers Paul Waterhouse, left, and Martin Buckle in the 'portaclub' at St Catherine's Mill on Broad Lane in June 1984.

How 'Portaclubs' helped keep kids off the streets of a city suburb

The derelict Railwaymen's Social Club at the corner of Greenwich Street and Meynell Street. A lamp hangs on the corner. The end of Chelsea Street is also visible.

12 photo gems turn spotlight on Holbeck in the 1940s
Holbeck in the 1940s: Memories of Railwaymen's Social Club, Monk Bridge, Victoria Road and Staincross Terrace in focus

What does the Corn Exchange mean to you?

Corn Exchange: The story of a 1980s revamp and a 1990s revival

Dawn Wheatley puts a dash of sparkle into the wet Roundhay Park bonfire in November 1982.

Sparking Bonfire Night memories from around your city

Cross Greystone Street is on the left. The beginning of Metcalf Street can be seen. The shop on the right edge is 206 Kirkstall Road.

Photos capture corner shops and the streets of Burley in the 1950s

Looking north along Park Row from City Square.

27 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1988

Oak Road Congregational Church, built in 1875 to the designs of T. Ambler & Son. It had cost £7,000 to build and seated 900 people. The church was severely damaged due to an air-raid in October 1941.

Weary photos take you back to Wortley in the 1940s

Parade of shops on Street Lane in December 1932. On the left no 59 are Harry Parsons, chemist and Raymond Malins, ironmonger, sharing a shop entrance. To the right, no 61 is Fred Burniston newsagent and Post office. Babies in their prams are outside the shops. An electric sign for the chemist is on the pavement.

Rambunctious photos take you back to Roundhay in the 1930s

An elevated view of the junction of Pudsey Road, Wood Lane and Hough Tree Road. On the right is Boyes and Hallawell Ltd. woollen manufacturers in Hough End Mills. Pictured in December 1968.

Nostalgic photos show you life in Bramley in 1968

A busy Leeds City Station just before 8.55am on a January morning in 1983.

Memories of Leeds City Station in the 1980s

The Headrow, looking east from the junction with Briggate towards Eastgate in November 1944. The Odeon cinema was showing The Song Of Bernadette.

Photo gems take you along The Headrow in the 1940s

Inside The Bond on Albion Street in June 1994.

Lost photos raise a glass to Leeds city centre bars in the 1990s

The rear of Armley National School or Armley Higher Grade School which opened in 1832 and closed in 1966. It was situated on Chapel Lane. Pictured in December 1967.

Evocative photos provide a glimpse at life around Armley in the 1960s

Peugeot main dealer Randerson of Horsforth was all geared up to give an even better service after work was completed on a £300,000 alteration and improvement scheme.. Pictured is Bob Randerson with his service staff.

Motoring memories of Leeds garages in the 1990s

Rev Robert Simpson, vicar of Woodhouse, pictured in August 1978.

Look back at these photos of Woodhouse in the 1970s

Staff Christine Cullum and Joanne Stewardson reported seeing a ghost within the museum. Pictured in August 2004.

The ghostly history behind Thackray Medical Museum

Dennis Altman pictured in September 1987.

24 of the best photos take you back to 1987

The Dexter pictured in Ju ne 1968.

Photos charting a decade of village life in the 1960s

Andrew Hutchinson looks at the painting of The Blue Lady at Temple Newsam House.

Watch: The spooky story of The Blue Lady of Temple Newsam House

December 1972 and this Victorian cabman's shelter was facing an uncertain future.

Inquisitive photos take you back to Ilkley in the 1970s

Enjoy these photos showcasing life in Leeds city centre during the 1960s. PICS: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

Fascinating photos of Leeds city centre during the 1960s

Leeds statues and sculptures you may not know about.

Leeds statues and sculptures you may not know about

Celebrating 135 years of telling Leeds' stories

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