And from a Christmas lights switch-on cameo for TV presenter Les Dennis to the opening of Leeds city centre's new bus station, there was no shortage of highlights during the 1990s in Leeds.Here, we've dug through the YEP's own archives to bring you a selection of pictures looking back to the '90s decade in the city.
1. Leeds in the '90s
Living statues stop the shoppers in Leeds city centre as part of the opening of the Blue Bar Cafe, in Swan Street. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
2. Leeds in the '90s
Finishing touches being put to the new bus terminal in Leeds city centre. Photo: Giles Rocholl
3. Leeds in the '90s
Shoppers and workers in Park Square, Leeds city centre, stop to watch the eclipse. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
4. Leeds in the '90s
Members of staff from Wallace Arnold in City Square on their tour around Leeds city centre on an open top bus to protest at the proposed selling off of the company to rivals Shearings. Photo: MARK BICKERDIKE
5. Leeds in the '90s
TV personality Les Dennis counts down the switch-on for the Leeds Christmas lights in the city centre, with help from the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Graham Kirkland, left, and Father Christmas. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
6. Leeds in the '90s
CoH Steve Welsh, left, and LCpl James Arkley of the Household Cavalry career canvassing in Leeds city centre. Photo: Dan Oxtoby