Leeds felt like a city on the up throughout 1997. City folk had with money to spend with city centre shops enjoying a renaissance and the new concept of 'personal shopping' at Harvey Nichols proving an intriguing opportunity. Sandwiches went upmarket as Pret a Manger opened a city centre store while fitness fans received a boost with the launch of the new Esporta Health and Fitness Club in Cookridge. Enjoy these photos, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, charting a year in the life of your city. READ MORE: 16 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in 1997
The swimming pool at the new Esporta Health and Fitness Club at Cookridge Hall in September 1997.
Photo: Richard Hainsworth
2. Leeds in 1997
Work nears completion in the hospital entrance hall at Leeds General Infirmary's new £90 million wing.
Photo: Justin Lloyd
3. Leeds in 1997
Paul Baptiste of the Personal Shopping section at Harvey Nichols in November 1997.
4. Leeds in 1997
The new Pret a Manger opened on Bond Street in November 1997. Pictured is Yorkshire cricketer Darren Gough trying out sandwiches.