Elsewhere Leeds melted in the ice cream heat as low water levels were in full view at Roundhay Park and hundreds turned out for a reunion to remember. This was Leeds in August in 1998 - is this a city you remember? READ MORE: 12 memories of Leeds in August 1996

1. Temple Newsam
The new M1/A1 link road was taking shape. Picured is a completed section around the back of Temple Newsam Park. | YPN Photo: YPN

2. Full steam ahead
Members of the Leeds and District Traction Engine Club were helping lay a new road at the Great Yorkshire Showground ahead of a Steam Show. | YPN Photo: YPN

3. Leeds West Indian Carnival
The Leeds West Indian Carnival was the unsual riot of colour as the parade made its way down Harehills Lane. | YPN Photo: YPN

4. Rothwell
It proved to be a bad day at the office for this tanker driver after it overturned on the roundabout outside Rothwell Sports Centre. | YPN Photo: YPN

5. Leeds United
Who was the Leeds United player in the mask ahead of a pre-season clash against Wolfsburg in Germany? | YPN Photo: YPN


