11 photos take you back to Leeds in 1994

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 28th Aug 2023, 04:45 BST

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It was the year flower power brought joy to rail passengers passing through Leeds.

Flower beds were installed at the City Station in an attempt to brighten the day of commuters and visitors. The photo is one of 11 turning the spotlight on your city in 1994, a 12 months which also featured a grassroots footballer rolling back the years. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 18 photos take you back to Leeds in 1993 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in 1994.

1. Leeds in 1994

Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in 1994. Photo: YPN

The Morley Tunnel Ventilation Shaft on the Hopewell Farm estate. Pictured in December 1994.

2. Leeds in 1994

The Morley Tunnel Ventilation Shaft on the Hopewell Farm estate. Pictured in December 1994. Photo: David Atkinson Archive

East End Park pictured in January 1994. Back row, from left, are Ian Rowell, Mick Dennison, Chris Birkinshaw, Malcolm Roffe, Terry Vine, Ian todd, Philip Crampton.
Front row: Wayne Duncan, Dave Hart, Paul Mackler (manager), Nigel Foley, Stephen Hughes and Paul Ransom.

3. Leeds in 1994

East End Park pictured in January 1994. Back row, from left, are Ian Rowell, Mick Dennison, Chris Birkinshaw, Malcolm Roffe, Terry Vine, Ian todd, Philip Crampton. Front row: Wayne Duncan, Dave Hart, Paul Mackler (manager), Nigel Foley, Stephen Hughes and Paul Ransom. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Engine Hotel on Moor Road in Hunslet pictured in February 1994.

4. Leeds in 1994

Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Engine Hotel on Moor Road in Hunslet pictured in February 1994. Photo: YPN

Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? The Kings Cantonese Restaurant on King Street in Drighlington pictured in May 1994. The building was formerly known as Manor House or Manor Farm

5. Leeds in 1994

Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? The Kings Cantonese Restaurant on King Street in Drighlington pictured in May 1994. The building was formerly known as Manor House or Manor Farm Photo: David Atkinson Archive

Evergreen Leeds Sunday League. striker Paddy O'Dunston was still scoring goals at the age of 38 in February 1994. He hit four for Woodhouse Swan in their 6-2 win over Shaftesbury in February 1994.

6. Leeds in 1994

Evergreen Leeds Sunday League. striker Paddy O'Dunston was still scoring goals at the age of 38 in February 1994. He hit four for Woodhouse Swan in their 6-2 win over Shaftesbury in February 1994. Photo: YPN