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
13. Leeds in November 1997
Rock band dark Season received £750 from the Princes' Trust to buy a drum kit. Pictured are bank members, from left, Dave Royston, Gavin Johnson, Jonathan David Batty, Mark Burdett and Tony Batley moving the new gear into The Falconer's Rest pub where they had rehearsal facilities.
14. Leeds in November 1997
The Beverly Sisters - Babs, Joy and Teddy - were still kicking high after opening a McCarthy and Stone retirement development at Alwoodley.
15. Leeds in November 1997
Accounts Manager, Lucia Rothera, models Mel B's catsuit, bought by her employers, Carey Jones Architects, of Rose Wharfe, Leeds, at a charity auction. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
16. Leeds in November 1997
Leeds Batonettes Majorettes were celebrating success. Pictured, back from left, are Charlotte McDermott, Terri Burrows, Gail Mountenay, Gemma Hunt, Helen Walsh, Maya Rycroft. Front: Jodie Ingilby, Loise Brain, Charlotte Hannam, Laura Brain, Jessica McDermott and Gemma Harrison. Photo: Roy Fox
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