Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood brought her own brand of chic and cool to the city thanks to the opening of her County Arcade boutique in April 1997. Her arrival created quite a stir among followers of fashion as did a 'Prince and Pauper' Gotz collectable doll which went on sale for £2,700 at a shop on Vicar Lane. Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in April 1997. READ MORE: 43 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Meanwood
The busy junction of Stainbeck Road and Scott Hall Road were causing concern for parents. | Keith Allison Photo: Keith Allison
2. Middleton
Weetwood Primary School opened. Pictured are Year 2 pupils in the classroom. | Keith Allison Photo: Keith Allison
3. Leeds city centre
Opera North singers Annabel Arden and Jamie MacDougal keep fit during rehearsals at the Leeds Grand Theatre. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
4. Headingley
Yorkshire captain David Byas, left, and batsman Martyn Moxon share a joke as the team gather for the annual pre-season photo-shoot. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
5. Harewood
Testing the burners ahead of a Balloons and Kites Festival on the north front of Harewood House. Pictured are Ian Mcleod and David Farrer from Leeds and Pete Dalby from Howden near Goole . | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
6. Horsforth
Yarnbury RU are pictured after winning the Aire-Wharf Cup. They beat Phoenix at their ground in Horsforth. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd