These photos turn back the clock to the 1990s, a decade in which an audacious crime caper played out in the heart of the community and one which turned out to be bungling rather than brilliant. Robbers hatched a plan to steal thousands from the Yorkshire Bank in the community. The story is one memory which make up 16 photos in this gallery which features pubs, restaurants, shops, fundraising and local sport. Spotted anyone you remember? 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. Crossgates in the 1990s
Enjoy these photo memories from around Cross Gates in the 1990s. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
2. Cross Gates in the 1990s
Inside Crossgates Shopping Centre in May 1999. | Richard Hainsworth Photo: Richard Hainsworth
3. Cross Gates in the 1990s
The Travellers Rest pub pictured in July 1996. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
4. Cross Gates in the 1990s
Plans were revealed for a off-road motorcycle track at Barnbow Common in June 1996. Pictured is chair of the off road biking campaign, Chris Nelson (far left) and Mick Richmond, project developer watch a biker use the proposed track . | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
5. Cross Gates in the 1990s
A Securicor truck and Barclays Bank at the Arndale Centre were the scene of an armed robbery in November 1995. | Giles Rocholl Photo: Giles Rocholl
6. Cross Gates in the 1990s
The sales team at Staintons estate agents on Austhorpe Road in March 1997. Pictured, clockwise from front, is area valuer Janet Ellis, Giselle Ledgard, Jackie Hollingworth, Pat Dobson, David Pank, Andrew Milnes, Emma Field and Lisa Milsted. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd