They have helped keep generations of Leeds youngsters out of trouble. Youth clubs are part of the city’s rich history and heritage helping provide young people with an opportunity to hang out with friends, make some new ones and join in shared activities through the years. They were held in church halls, community centres and schools. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, bring to life 'youthies' across the city and are sure to evoke memories for the generations of people who enjoyed hanging out. READ MORE: 16 photos that will bring back memories if you went to school in Leeds during the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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Horsforth Grove Methodist Church which housed a new youth club in January 1970. . | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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The opening of South Gipton Community Centre in February 1984. It shows some of the young local residents enjoying a game of pool. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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A group of youngsters playing pool at South Gipton Community Centre in February 1984. Other facilities included table tennis equipment and space invader games. The Rt. Hon. Denis Healey was invited to perform the opening ceremony. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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At the time of this photograph in the 1960s the old Church Institute housed Kippax Open Youth Club. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
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Share your memories of youth clubs in Leeds with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net