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
19. Roundhay Park
A bird's eye view from Madonna's concert in August 1987. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Leeds United
Match action from Leeds United's FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City at Hillsborough in April 1987. | YPN Photo: YPN