Simon Jose and Simon Norfolk were two great examples of young 20 somethings keen to forge a future away from the clutches of unemployment. The pair had launched a new monthly magazine called Northern Kickback on the news stands. And to promote the achievement, Roy Kinnear - a governor of the charity Instant Muscle, which had helped the pair with business advice and financial backing - came to the city to meet them. This was Leeds in 1986 and the photo is one of more than 20 documenting the year in this wonderful gallery of memories. City centre landmarks are featured as well as reflections from the city’s suburbs with Chapeltown, Armley, Pool, Stourton and Roundhay Park all in focus. READ MORE: 36 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1983 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
Simon Jose and Simon Norfolk with actor and comedian Roy Kinnear. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Leeds city centre
August 1986 and pictured is Paul Jackson at his garage business on Assembly Street where he was attacked by a khaki and yellow Italian grass snake. It was taken away by Chief Inspector Sid Jenkins of the RSPCA. "It made a dive for me. I jumped out of the way just in time," said Mr. Jackson. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Leeds city centre
Senior staff nurse at Leeds General Infirmary Sandra Browning pictured in the observation ward in January 1986. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Leeds city centre
Commercial Street looking west from the direction of Briggate. The tree stands at the junction with Lands Lane. West Riding House dominates the background and is situated in Albion Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Gipton
This photo taken at Gipton Gala on July 5, 1986. It shows Denis Healey MP crowning Ann Marie Duffy the Queen of Gipton Gala watched by local people in fancy dress costumes. Denis Healey went down on bended knee to present the Queen with a Silver cup. Her attendants, Princess Katie Manning and Prince Shane Bosomworth were also presented with a gift. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Chapeltown
The Carnival Queen chosen for 1986 at the Leeds West Indian Carnival, held annually. She is Lisa Condor and her elaborate costume of a sea anemone was designed by her brother, Hubon Condor. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net