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
13. Leeds in February 1999
The Royal Mail building on Wellington Street in the city centre was up for sale. Photo: Mike Cowling
14. Beeston
This bird nesting in the traffic lights at the junction of Elland Road and Leeds Ring Road was proving a talking point. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
15. Beeston
Pupils from Cockburn High School who set up two young enterprise companies. Pictured are Mark Williamson, left, and Mathieu Ward with a logo of their firm as, right, Nicola Tansey and Adeeba Akhtar hold some of their hair products. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
16. Morley
Morley RU players Jamie Barker, left, and Lee Blenkin with Karen Bywater at the rehearsal for the pantomime 'Ali Baba and the Fourteen Thieves' which was being staged at Morley Rugby Football Club. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
17. Alwoodley
This is 11-year-old David Cooper who was preparing to appear on BBC1 show Mrs Merton. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
18. Heading;ey
This is Peter Master who is featured relaxing at home in one of the many rooms covered in Batman artwork | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty