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
7. Middleton
A gypsy and traveller roadside site at the Middleton Railway terminus at Middleton Park in August 1986. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Stourton
New weir at Twaite during construction in January 1986. The old weir had collapsed in 1976 when the mill was owned by the Horn family and they had been forced to cease production of putty. The Thwaite Mill Society had formed in 1978 to restore the site which is now a museum. | Leeds Museums Service Photo: Leeds Museums Service
9. Pool
The Dyneley Arms pub at the junction of Leeds Road and Pool Bank New Road. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Bramhope
The Fox and Hounds pubat the Cross on Church Hill, a traditional stone built inn believed to date back to 1728. The National Westminster Bank is on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Roundhay Park
The Lakeside Café possibly taken at the time that it was being converted into a café from the former boathouse. The edge of Waterloo Lake in front has been drained of water and a lone boat sits at the bottom. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Holt Park
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? High Farm Inn on Farrar Lane. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net