You have to go back to August 1999 when the city and its residents witnessed a total solar eclipse. It was also a month which featured books on the move and your YEP used as the backdrop for a new children's TV programme. And visitors to the Royal Armouries could not help but feel sorry for knights in armour as everyone melted in the ice cream heat. READ MORE: 31 Leeds restaurants you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in August 1999
James Knox, son of the chairman of the Leeds and District Traction Engine Club, is in charge of the coal stack at the Harrogate Steam Fair. Photo: Gary Longbottom
8. Leeds in August 1999
Colourful characters at the Leeds West Indian Carnival. Photo: Steve Riding
9. Leeds in August 1999
Your YEP was used for the filming of a new BBC childrens TV programme. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
10. Leeds in August 1999
Japanese businessmen are pictured snapping away in City Square during a visit to Leeds to find out the secret of its success. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. Leeds in August 1999
Do you remember Steve Farrell? He was landlord of the Horse and Trumpet on The Headrow. Photo: James Hardisty
12. Leeds in August 1999
New Leeds United signing Darren Huckerby at a press conference with manager David O'Leary. Photo: Dan Oxtoby