These photo gems celebrate when your city fell in love for the first time and showcase memories from the same relationship, more than two decades on, that continues to blossom to this day. 1992 saw Leeds host its first ever Valentine’s Fair with thrill seekers turning out in droves to enjoy the attractions on offer. The Fair, which has been hosted in a number of different locations, has became a much-loved winter attraction on the city’s entertainment calendar. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

7. Leeds Valentine's Fair
Stuart Needham who proposed to his girlfriend Julie Ratford on the big wheel at the Valentine's Fair in February 1998. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

8. Leeds Valentine's Fair
Eleven-year-old Georgia McGill on the Rodeo ride at the Valentine's Fair in February 1998. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

9. Leeds Valentine's Fair
A stall gets it's wears ready for the Valentine's Fair in February 1998. Photo: Bruce Greer

10. Leeds Valentine's Fair
Jamie Titchmarsh from Kippax, has fun on one of the rides at the Valentine's Fair in February 1998. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

11. Leeds Valentine's Fair
The Valentine's Fair races into the Millennium in February 1999. Photo: Charles Knight

12. Leeds Millennium Fair
A bird's eye view of the Valentines Fair at its new home in February 2000 - Elland Road. The view is from the top of the Euro Star Big Wheel. Photo: Mel Hulme


