Thornton's Arcade which runs between Briggate and Lands Lane welcomed shoppers after undergoing a major refurbishment. This was 1997, a year which saw work nearing completion on work Leeds General Infirmary's new £90 million wing. It was also a 12 months which saw the world of football come together to mourn the passing of a Leeds United legend. READ MORE: Go down Leeds city centre's arcades of attraction LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Leeds Golf Centre
Three times major champion Padraig Harrington watches on as Janine Todd takes a swing at the Leeds Golf Centre where he was giving free golf lessons. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
20. Gildersome
Angela Lunn, manager of Gildersome Spurs U-9s football team, is pictured with first team captain Andrew Slater wearing the new kit presented to them by Dennis Cook, pictured, from Rawcliffe's after their old one was stolen | YPN Photo: YPN
21. Richmond Hill
The Duchess of York chats with pupils from Richmond Hill Primary outside The Queens Hotel during a visit to the city in December 1997. | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer
22. Leeds city centre
New Virgin Radio boss Chris Evans holds a model head of himself during the a special charity shop sale held at Harvey Nichols in December 1997. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
23. Alwoodley
History in the making. Pupils from Allerton High School charge through the cannon smoke into battle during a civil war day staged by the English Civil War Society in November 1997. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
24. Otley
Otley market stalls crowd close to the shops in Kirkgate during Friday market day in January 1997. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme