The Leeds West Indian Carnival brought its dynamic brand of bright colour and vibrancy to the streets while the Rhythms of the City festival brought family fun to the masses. Music also dominated the news headlines. Thousands enjoyed the V97 festial at Temple Newsam, a singer-songwriter regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century took to stage in the city while the launch of a new album by Oasis led to long queues at record stores. Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in August 1997. READ MORE: 43 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds city centre
Vernon Smith and Rebecca Blackburnmoor their 1974 steam driven narrowboat, one of only three in the country, at the Leeds Waterfront Festival held at Granary Wharf. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
14. Leeds city centre
David Bowie on stage at the Town & Country Club. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
15. Hunslet
Happy Hunslet Hawks after receiving the Second Division championship trophy after the game with Batley Bulldogs at South Leeds Stadium. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
16. Leeds Festival
Keith Flint of The Prodigy makes his way back to the stage after climbing down to be with the crowd at the V97 festival held at Temple Newsam. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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