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.
7. Leeds in the '90s
French Clowns juggling in Leeds City centre as part of the Music,Fire and Masks festival organised by Leeds City Council. Photo: Bruce Greer
8. Leeds in the '90s
Fans queue up as Status Quo were signing records at HMV, in Leeds city centre. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. Leeds in the '90s
A demonstration by the West Yorkshire Fire Service in Leeds city centre, showing what happens when water is used to extinguish a chip pan fire. Photo: Justin Lloyd
10. Leeds in the '90s
The Corn Exchange in Leeds city centre, pictured in the late 1990s. Photo: Mike Cowling
11. Leeds in the '90s
Big Rory, Morag and wee Malky, showed Harvey Nichols a style of their own, yesterday, as the giant family strutted around the city centre entertaining the public as part of The Rhythms of the City Festival. Photo: Justin Lloyd
12. Leeds in the '90s
Easter Shire horse parade, Tetley's brewery and Leeds city centre. Photo: Dan Oxtoby