This unassuming, dilapidated building on Woodhouse Street was once home to a pioneering cabaret club and casino. The Ace of Clubs was known as one of the first, if not the first, "London-style" club in Leeds, featuring casino tables and "bunny girls." The former Astra Cinema went on to featured cabaret acts including Frank Carson, Little & Large, Dickie Valentine, and Bernard Manning. And by the 1977 was transformed into a key punk venue hosting Siouxsie & the Banshees, X-Ray Spex, The Mekons, and Gang of Four. This photo dates back to 1996 and is one of 17 charting the year around Leeds. It features city centre landmarks as well as memories from around the suburbs with Middleton, Richmond Hill and Headingley all in focus. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Woodhouse
The old Ace of Clubs site pictured in May 1996. | Peter Langford Photo: Peter Langford
2. Leeds United
Andy Couzens battles with veteran Viv Anderson playing for Arsenal during John Lukic's testimonial match at Elland Road. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
3. Hunslet
A bird's eye view of the Tetley's Brewery site in March 1996. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
4. Armley
Campaigner June Hancock walks through the streets close to the former J. W. Roberts asbestos factory in April 1996 after receiving news of her court victory. | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer
5. Temple Newsam
A sneak preview for two lucky people visiting Temple Newsam in May 1996, a look at the newly-restored picture gallery, now looking exactly as it did in the 17th century. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
6. Leeds Bradford Airport
Holidaymakers check-in for a flight to Palma in June 1996. | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer