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
13. Morley
Cars can be seen in Queensway preparing to pull out into Queen Street, (left). In the background a new development is underway called Queens Court, built by Woodheads. The tower of the Town Hall Hall can be seen in the background. | David Atkinson Archive Photo: David Atkinson Archive
14. Holbeck
David Street looking from Manor Road in July 1986. On the left, demolition is taking place of nos.39-41 David Street, blocking off the road in the process. On the right is a cleared area where St. Francis' R.C. Church and St. Joseph's R.C. Secondary School once stood. Behind this is a department of the Leeds Industrial Co-operative Society. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
New York Street showing the premises of Carpetland Cash and Carry Carpets in March 1986. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Tinshill
Iverson who played in the Leeds Combination League pictured in February 1986. Back row, from left, are Stephen Ellis, Kenneth Stephenson, Brian Metcalfe, Stephen Brady, Lester Wilson, David Phillip, Howard Mooring and Kenneth Baldwin (manager). Front row, from left are Ian Longbottom, John Cunningham, Richard Balmforth, John France, Stuart Gaunt and Paul Baldwin. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
17. Armley
October 1986 and the former Western Cinema on Branch Road had been converted into an amusement centre. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Headingley
November 1986 and Yorkshire cricketer Kevin Sharp was part of the Leeds Leisure Services cricket school to talk to a group of youngsters at Royal Park development programme. | YPN Photo: YPN