These wonderful photos capture the emotion and passion of World Cup watching. They take you inside the city’s pubs and bars when England played its part of the greatest show on earth. The images showcase fans celebrating the highs and lows as a city and a country believed football was coming home. Memories from four World Cups are featured - France 1998, Korea/Japan 2002, Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010 - powered by photos from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. France 1998
A couple kiss while World Cup watchers at at the Observatory in Leeds city centre celebrate England beating Columbia. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
2. France 1998
Punters at the Observatory celebrate England beating Columbia. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
3. France 1998
Fans at Brannigan's celebrate Paul Scholes goal against Tunisia. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
4. France 1998
England fans cheer a goal during the England v Argentina clash. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
5. France 1998
England's clash against Argentina provided a nail biting finish. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
6. France 1998
A fan is disconsolate after watching Argentina score from a penalty. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight