Gipton’s Amberton Garth was the road were no-one wanted to live in. Boarded-up houses and dumped rubbish brought into stark focus issues of poverty and a two speed city economy where the have nots where left behind. This photo is one of 21 charting a decade in the life of the community and its residents. Shops, landmarks and stories making the news headlines during the 1990s are all featured in the gallery using photos from the YEP archive. READ MORE: The story of a quirky Leeds pub LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Gipton in the 1990s
Road safety campaigners lay flowers on the year anniversary in Febraury 1997 when 9-year-old Wayne Rigby was killed crossing Oak Tree Drive. Pictured are Margaret Ferguson , Margaret and Keith Beaumont and Leroy Ferguson. Photo: Justin Lloyd
8. Gipton in the 1990s
Tearful protestors failed in an 11th hour bid to save council workmen from axing an 80ft lime tree in their street in September 1993. Objectors on Fearnville Terrace were forced to back off when they were threatened with arrest by two police officers. Photo: YPN
9. Gipton in the 1990s
New walls, fencing, windows, pavements and landscaping had transformed Coldcotes Walk in July 1992. Photo: YPN
10. Gipton in the 1930s
Brander Street - the home of Gipton Neighbourhood Centre - pictured in February 1991. Photo: YPN
11. Gipton in the 1990s
Gipton Tigers FC winners of the West Riding FA "Fair Play Award pictured in September 1998. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
12. Gipton in the 1900s
Tearful protestors failed in an 11th hour bid to save council workmen from axing an 80ft lime tree in their street in September 1993. Objectors on Fearnville Terrace were forced to back off when they were threatened with arrest by two police officers. Photo: YPN