Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds city centre in 1998. PIC: Justin Lloyd

Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds city centre in 1998. PIC: Justin Lloyd

21 photo memories of Leeds city centre in 1998

This face will be familiar to thousands of city centre shoppers.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 24th May 2021, 06:00 BST

Updated 24th May 2021, 08:07 BST

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Tireless charity worker Danny Freeman was captured on camera by a YEP photographer at his usual fundraising spot outside Marks & Spencer. The year was 1998 and Leeds city centre was buzzing thanks to a series of events throughout the year including February's Valentine's Fair, August's Rhythms of the City festival, and November's Christmas lights switch-on. READ MORE: 29 Leeds pubs we have loved and lost LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Coronation Street actor Bruce Jones, who played Les Battersby in the soap, was a guest DJ at Club Nato.

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Coronation Street actor Bruce Jones, who played Les Battersby in the soap, was a guest DJ at Club Nato. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

This is Leeds Corn Exchange co-ordinator Annie Connolly who was fighting for the independence and individuality of city centre bars and cafes.

8. Leeds city centre uin 1998

This is Leeds Corn Exchange co-ordinator Annie Connolly who was fighting for the independence and individuality of city centre bars and cafes.

This is Bob Porteus of City Centre Security on patrol in August 1998.

9. Leeds city centre in 1998

This is Bob Porteus of City Centre Security on patrol in August 1998. Photo: Steve Riding

The morning after the night before in January 1998. A deserted Briggate on New Year's Day.

10. Leeds city centre in 1998

The morning after the night before in January 1998. A deserted Briggate on New Year's Day. Photo: Bruce Greer

Inside Leeds Corn Exchange in January 1998.

11. Leeds city centre in 1998

Inside Leeds Corn Exchange in January 1998.

The Valentines Fun Fair proved a hit in February 1998.

12. Leeds city centre in 1998

The Valentines Fun Fair proved a hit in February 1998. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

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