19 photos take you back to Hunslet in the 1990s

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 13th Jan 2023, 04:45 BST

Updated 13th Jan 2023, 08:35 BST

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These photo memories turn back the clock three decades to showcase life around Hunslet during the 1990s.

They celebrate the ups and downs of a community during a decade of success as well as struggle and strife. Local sport is prominent in this gallery alongside pubs, shops as well as a raft of familiar faces from back in the day. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Enjoy these photo memories from around Hunslet in the 1990s. PIC: Mark Bickerdike

1. Hunslet in the 1990s

Enjoy these photo memories from around Hunslet in the 1990s. PIC: Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

Do you remember landlord Malcolm Hendry? He ran The Gardeners Arms on Beza Street. He is pictured in March 1997.

2. Hunslet in the 1990s

Do you remember landlord Malcolm Hendry? He ran The Gardeners Arms on Beza Street. He is pictured in March 1997. Photo: James Hardisty

Hunslet's Sue Geldard was a Yorkshire Pride poet. She is pictured in December 1997.

3. Hunslet in the 1990s

Hunslet's Sue Geldard was a Yorkshire Pride poet. She is pictured in December 1997. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

New Hunslet Hawks signing Rob Wilson (front) who joined from Hull KR with coach Dave Plange (back) in October 1997.

4. Hunslet in the 1990s

New Hunslet Hawks signing Rob Wilson (front) who joined from Hull KR with coach Dave Plange (back) in October 1997. Photo: James Hardisty

Colin and Una Cooper are pictured with young players at Hunslet Parkside Amateur RL in June 1997.

5. Hunslet in the 1990s

Colin and Una Cooper are pictured with young players at Hunslet Parkside Amateur RL in June 1997. Photo: Roy Fox

Robert Thomson, MD of the Clayton group in Hunslet, on the site were the firm's former works stood.

6. Hunslet in the 1990s

Robert Thomson, MD of the Clayton group in Hunslet, on the site were the firm's former works stood. Photo: Justin Lloyd