The new Rat and Parrot pub opened opposite the Merrion Centre attracting a new generation of revellers. This was April 1998, a month which also featured SEX (bet that has caught your attention!) high on the news agenda thanks to the opening of the Ann Summers store on Lands Lane. Elsewhere a celebrity chef visited the city while Leeds United lent their support to the launch of a new anti-racism video. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, charting 30 days in the life of your city at the back end of the 1990s. READ MORE: Leeds in April 1997 - Memories from a month of handbags and gladrags LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in April 1998
Pictured is Nigel Coughlan of Norman's on Call Lane. The bottle containers on the rear wall above the bar were proving a talking point among customers. They were all recycled washing machine drums.
8. Leeds in April 1998
Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes was at Safeways supermarket on Bond Street for a book signing. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. Leeds in April 1998
Pupils leave temporary classrooms at Little London Primary School.
10. Leeds in April 1998
Members of the Leeds People's Choir are pictured during their concert at the Civic Hall to raise funds for The Cancer Research Campaign. Photo: Mel Hulme
11. Leeds in April 1998
Staff at B&Q Junction One Retail Park go through an early morning corporate exercise routine as part of team building exercise. Photo: Graham Lindley
12. Leeds in April 1998
Leeds United players Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, David Wetherall and Rod Wallace at the launch the 'Show Racism the Red Card' video at Elland Road.