Leeds Rhinos went into the season with high hopes to end the club’s 21 year wait for major silverware. And they could not have got off to a brighter start beating both Wigan and St Helens in the Challenge Cup within less than a fortnight. Striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink proved the hero as his brace helped Leeds United win a thriller at the Villa and away from sport a police offcier was recognised for his life-saving efforts. And finally another unsung hero, the kinds of a feathered variety, was proving a talking point among motorists. This was Leeds in February 1999. Is it a city you remember? READ MORE: 21 Leeds publicans you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds city centre
These chefs were preparing to cook up a storm at Leeds Food and Drink Festival. Pictured are Max Hall, Daniel Thrippleton, Susan Pender, Nigel Long, Danny Janes, Richard Lever, Paul Mills, Paul Harper, Barry Scott and David Matthews. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
2. Leeds in February 1999
Mags McAvoy of M.D.Foods in Leeds greets the official Comic Relief Millennium Gnome with an Eskimo kiss on his arrival in the city. The firm took delivery of 5,000 red noses for their employees. Photo: Justin Lloyd
3. Leeds city centre
Leeds United's David Batty helped to receive a cheque from M&S on behalf of children's charity Childline. He is pictured with pupils from Primrose High School, Syed Ahsan, Matthew James and Delana Morton. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
4. Headingley
Olympic swimming silver medalist Sharron Davies visited The Village at Headingley. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
5. Leeds Rhinos
Leeds Rhinos celebrate in the dressing room with manager Graham Murray after beating Wigan Warriors in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup at Headingley. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
6. Rawdon
Pupils from Benton Park School formed a Samba band for a carnival in Nice. Pictured, from left, are Gemma West, Sheting Lau, Allison Foster, Jordan Brearley and Karen Bradbourne. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd