Leeds City Varieties was put on the market by the the Joseph family, who have controlled the theatre for nearly 50 of it's 225 year existence. It's co-director brothers Michael and Stanley Joseph had placed sale notices in both Leeds and London newspapers for the 686-seat theatre. This was Leeds in 1987 and the photo is one of 20 showcasing life around the city during the year. City landmarks are in focus as well as memories from around the city’s suburbs with Armley, Harehills, Seacroft, Cookridge and Gipton all featured. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 21 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1984 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Leeds city centre
A bird's eye view of Leeds City Station in September 1987. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Leeds city centre
January 1987 and Harry Watson, Production Editor (Features) of the Yorkshire Evening Post, retired after 50 years in journalism. As a contributor to "Oliver" the YEP's eating out feature, he had reviewed more than 350 restaurants. | YPN Photo: YPN
15. Cookridge
Phil Carrick opens the Old Modernians club house extensions in September 1987. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Leeds city centre
YEP reporter Peter Anderson joined the road sweeping nighshift in the city centre in April 1987. He is pictured with street cleaner Malcolm Gibb. | YPN Photo: YPN
17. Horsforth
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Woodside Tavern pictured in March 1987. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Roundhay Park.
Genesis fans pose for the camera during a concert in July 1987. | YPN Photo: YPN