The Dry Dock public house - aka the old gravel barge Lambda - was taken to the Woodhouse Lane site in the early 1990s and became a firm favourite among revellers. This photo was taken in 1999 and kicks off a year of memories which showcase the city’s rich history and heritage as well as stories making the news over the 12 months. They 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: 21 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

19. Leeds in 1999
Looking across Woodhouse Lane onto Yate's Wine Lodge. This building had originally been a Methodist New Connexion Chapel which opened in 1858. Built of red brick with stone details, it was used as the College of Commerce before becoming a Yate's public house in 1997. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

20. Leeds in 1999
Pupils at Fulneck School in Pudsey had the opportunity to throw wet creamy sponges at the teachers to help raise money for Children in Need in November 1999. Photo: James Hardisty

21. Leeds in 1999
The new Central Leeds Bus Station built on New York Street in 1998 to replace the older one. A crane continues work on a new multi-storey car park to the left. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

22. Leeds in 1999
Next fashions and homeware store on Commercial Street in September 1999. The photo was taken before the shop was re-located to the corner of Albion Street and Bond Street in 2001. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

23. Leeds in 1999
The Adelphi Hotel on the corner of Dock Street with Hunslet Road on Leeds Bridge. The Adelphi dates back to 1839 although the present inn dates from the turn of the 20th century by architect Thomas Winn (died 1908). Alfred Bellhouse bought the inn in 1889 and stayed there till 1920. Launched as a Tetley Heritage pub by the Lord Mayor of Leeds in October of 1978, The Adelphi was made a Grade II listed building by the Department of National Heritage in April 1994. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

24. Leeds in 1999
Royal Armouries at Clarence Dock, which was built in 1996. Several barges can be seen in the background. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net


