1990 featured the opening of West Yorkshire Playhouse and the demolition of the old Telecom House in the city centre. The Queen visited the city while a familiar face, who would go on carve out a successful acting career, took to the stage at high school. These images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 28 Leeds restaurants you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Leeds city centre
A new landmark was unveiled high above the busy streets opposite the Corn Exchange in October 1990. The mural - Cornucopia by artist Graeme Willson - depicts the city's illustrious trading past. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Leeds city centre
Homes were cleared and major roads closed to make way for Leeds's big bang - the demolition of the old Telecom House in February 1990. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
22. Pudsey
Lowtown from the junction with Manor House Street in May 1990. | John M. Garnett Photo: John M. Garnett
24. Leeds city centre
December 1990 and young skaters make the most of the floodlit mini ice rink in Victoria Gardens. | YPN Photo: YPN