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
7. Leeds city centre
Students from Leeds College of Art and Design took to the catwalk for The Cancer Research Campaign's Recycled Fashion Show. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Leeds city centre
Retired A&E consultant David Wilson looks at the new historical montage at Leeds General Infirmary's new 92 million Jubilee Building. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
9. Leeds United
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink proved the hero as his brace earned Leeds the three points at Villa Park. Pictured is manager David O'Leary acknowledging the travelling support. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
10. Headingley
Man of the match Ryan Sheridan and Leeds captain Iestyn Harris celebrate their fifth round Challenge Cup win over St Helens Saints. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
11. Leeds city centre
PC Andrew Ward admires his commendation at Millgarth after saving a drowning man from the River Aire. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
12. Wigton Moor
Emma Friend was a female member of the football team at Wigton Moor Primary. She is pictured practising her shooting skills by Murray Wilson, Jonathan Anderson, Liam Tarbett, Harwek Soor and Ben McCarron. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley