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
13. Leeds in August 1999
Green fingered Walter Hutchinson and wife Margaret from Rothwell were celebrating after being judged as having the best allotment in Leeds. Photo: Mel Hulme
14. Leeds in August 1999
An elevated pedestrian walkway at Seacroft Shopping Centre was demolished. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
15. Leeds in August 1999
Judges from the Britain in Bloom competition go around Leeds in a vintage Model T Ford. Photo: Gary Longbottom
16. Leeds in August 1999
Emmerdale stars Sally Walsh, Lisa Riley and Adele Silva sponsored a tree in the Yorkshire Evening Post Millennium Wood Appeal. Photo: Justin Lloyd
17. Leeds in August 1999
Inside Out perform at Central Square as part of the Rhythms of the City Festival. Photo: Mel Hulme
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