The hands above the former Dyson’s shop on Lower Briggate moved forward just 17 minutes over nine months in 1990. But therein lies a mystery. How did they move? The timepiece stopped when the long established clockmaker’s shop closed in March 1990. The timepiece was wound by hand and could run for four days before it needed another wind. For months it had been stopped at 8.58 but an eagle-eyed observer stopped it had suddenly moved forward to 9.15. Dennis Liddan, former shop manager, reckoned the clock mechanism must have been moved by accident. “Architects have been surveying the place,” he said. “And I can only think they have touched the time motion’s works.” The memory is one of 21 celebrating a year in the life of your Leeds and its residents at the dawn of a new decade. The images are 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 mouth-watering memories of Leeds restaurants in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on faceook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Guiseley
Salesmen were given a new instruction by their boss in April 1990 - get knitting. Patrick Moody, managing director of Wendy Wools, believed it was time his 18 strong sales team learnt more about the product they sold worldwide - knitting wool. And he has bought in Featherstone's Gwen Matthewman, the world's fastest knitter, to provide the lessons. Pictured, from left, are Bill Stewart, Bob McCulloch, Patrick Moody, Andrew Robinson and Lorinda Sheardby. Photo: YPN
14. Whitkirk
Whitkirk CC, who played in the Leeds League, pictured in June 1990. Back row, from left, are Stuart Pickles, Jonathan Colley, Glyn Jepson, Simon Bowman, Martyn Sparling and Jeremy Bowman. Front row, from left, are Andy Proctor, Phil Kelly, Tim Hegarty, Dave Fairweather and Andy Joy. Photo: YPN
16. Leeds city centre
The Golden Horse Shoe Amusement Arcade on Kirkgate which advertises pool, videos, a snack bar and a children's corner. Next door is The Regent public house, a long established inn which has been there since at least 1822. Pictured in August 1990. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
17. Yeadon
St. John's Church Hall was up for sale at £120,000 in August 1990 with planning permission already granted for seven two bedroomed flats on the site. Photo: YPN
