They turn back the clock to celebrate a decade in the life of Allerton Bywater and its residents. The 1990s brought huge social and economic change to the area. The village’s Colliery closed in 1992 with the loss of more than 1,000 jobs and millions of tonnes of coal left abandoned underground. By the end of the decade plans were unveiled for the Millennium Village, providing 520 homes as well as community space. Enjoy these photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, charting ten years in the life of the village and its residents during the 1990s. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Allerton Bywater in the 1990s
'Millennium Village or con of the century?' This was the question on the lips of residents like Alan Wadsworth in September 1999. Photo: Keith Lawson
14. Allerton Bywater in the 1990s
The limited opening times at Allerton Bywater Library pictured in July 1998. Photo: Charles Knight
15. Allerton Bywater in the 1990s
A former coal storage site was being transformed into a conservation area in April 1996 with ponds, trees, wildflowers and even the rehoming of frogs, toads and newts. Photo: Peter Thacker
16. Allerton Bywater in the 1990s
Prospective Labour candidate for Elmete Colin Burgon (left) and protestors in May 1996 at the proposed opencast site (fields in background) by the river at Allerton Bywater. Photo: Roy Fox
17. Allerton Bywater in the 1990s
Residents gather at the former NCB offices in Allerton Bywater to hear of Government news to re-develop the area in July 1998. Photo: Charles Knight
18. Allerton Bywater in the 1990s
A group of sixth form pupils from Brigshaw High School took part in a beck study in January 1998. Pictured looking at the water life and measuring the pollution levels, from left, are Emma Grubb, Lee Moore, Louise Walker, Dean O'Grady and Sandeep Birdi. Photo: James Hardisty