The Rhythms of the City festival was launched with a specially created archway on Lands Lane in the city centre to mark the occasion. This was Leeds in July 1997, a month which featured contrasting weather extremes for revellers at two big back to back events. Peter Andre basked in glorious sunshine on stage as part of the annual Party in the Park music extravaganza while the heavens opened on classical music fans who came out to enjoy Opera In The Park. READ MORE: 31 Leeds restaurants you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Leeds city centre
Mr Motivator gets the public on their feet during his visit to Dortmund Square. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Armley
HM Prison Leeds held a fayre to mark its 150th anniversary. Pictured are Bill Duce (left) and Pete Beric in 19th century prison uniforms. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
21. Leeds city centre
Leeds folk couldn't believe their eyes as a Roman legionnaire walked past under the guise of Nick Trustram Eve on his sponsored walk from Kent to Carlisle in aid of Combat Stress. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
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Share your memories of Leeds in July 1997 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker