Kirkstall Fire Station which was built in 1972 was demolished with a plan to replace it with a new one. This was November 1997, a month which saw a city come together to remember the fallen and enjoy the city centre Christmas lights switch on. It featured training for more than 50 Santas at Asda's HQ in Leeds city centre before they went on work in the retailer's stores. READ MORE: 16 photos of Leeds Kirkgate Market stalls and traders from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in November 1997
With a Chelsea Pensioner and war veteran looking on, The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Leeds, Coun Mrs Linda Middleton and Mrs Kathleen Thompson, pay their respects at the war memorial in the Garden of Rest. Photo: Peter Thacker
2. Leeds in November 1997
Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in November 1997. PIC: Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
3. Leeds in November 1997
The spectacular light show and fireworks at the turning on of the Leeds Lights by Rolf Harris.
4. Leeds in November 1997
This is Leeds Schools FA Under 11s "A" team. Pictured, back from left, Andrew Findleton, David Walls, Gavin Huxall, Ben Carss, Tom Annal, Shaun Stevenson, Andrew Murphy, Paris Thompson. Front: Micah Richards, Erik Seed, Richard Batley, Christopher Pacevitch, Andrew Bennett, Daryl Boland. Photo: Roy Fox
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'Say no to fees' was the no-nonsense message from Leeds University students who spent a day marching in protest over the issue. Photo: Roy Fox
6. Leeds in November 1997
Yates's Wine Lodge opened in Leeds in the former Leeds College of Music building. Pictured is bar steward Katherine Cokill. Photo: Gary Longbottom