Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in April 1997. PIC: Mark BickerdikeEnjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in April 1997. PIC: Mark Bickerdike
Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in April 1997. PIC: Mark Bickerdike

Leeds in April 1997: Memories from a month of handbags and gladrags

It was the month of handbags and gladrags for a city and its fashionistas
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 7th Apr 2022, 04:45 BST
Updated 10th Apr 2022, 12:30 BST

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Vivienne Westwood was in Leeds to open her boutique in the city centre's Victoria Arcade. This was April 1997, a month The Leeds Tapestry was on show at the Royal Armouries, a mascot married his sweetheart and armed robbers targeted a city centre jewellers. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcasing 30 days in the life of your city. READ MORE: 21 famous faces who went to school in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Weetwood Primary welcomed The Deputy Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, Coun Paul Paley and his wife Diane, who officially opened the new extensions and school. They are pictured with Year 2 pupils.

1. Leeds in April 1997

Weetwood Primary welcomed The Deputy Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, Coun Paul Paley and his wife Diane, who officially opened the new extensions and school. They are pictured with Year 2 pupils.

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Testing the burners at Harewood House ahead of a Balloons and Kites Festival. Pictured, from left, are Ian Mcleod and David Farrer then Pete Dalby.

2. Leeds in April 1997

Testing the burners at Harewood House ahead of a Balloons and Kites Festival. Pictured, from left, are Ian Mcleod and David Farrer then Pete Dalby. Photo: Graham Lindley

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Do you eat here back in the day? Chinese restaurant The Dragon on Gower Street.

3. Leeds in April 1997

Do you eat here back in the day? Chinese restaurant The Dragon on Gower Street. Photo: Richard Hainsworth

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Yarnbury RU are pictured with the Aire-Wharfe Cup after beating Phoenix in the final.

4. Leeds in April 1997

Yarnbury RU are pictured with the Aire-Wharfe Cup after beating Phoenix in the final.

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Golden Acre Park gardener Alistair Muir is pictured with the 'Harry Ramsden' heather collection.

5. Leeds in April 1997

Golden Acre Park gardener Alistair Muir is pictured with the 'Harry Ramsden' heather collection. Photo: Graham Lindley

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Hunslet Hawks captain Paul Mansson (left) and coach David Plange face Hull KR coach Steve Crossks and captain Paul Fletcher ahead of the Silk Cut Plate final at Wembley the following month. Hull KR won 60-14.

6. Leeds in April 1997

Hunslet Hawks captain Paul Mansson (left) and coach David Plange face Hull KR coach Steve Crossks and captain Paul Fletcher ahead of the Silk Cut Plate final at Wembley the following month. Hull KR won 60-14. Photo: James Hardisty

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