The celebrities visited the city to officially open new retail offerings in October 1997. Ulrika was at the White Rose Shopping while Natalie headed to the new Leeds outdoor market. It was also a month which saw the arrival of US department store chain T.K.Maxx open its doors for the first time in the city. READ MORE: 17 Leeds nightspots you probably visited during the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in October 1997
Coronation Street actress Denise Welch made a guest appearance at the opening of the new Leeds outdoor market. Photo: Roy Fox
2. Leeds in October 1997
Former Take That member turned solo star star Robbie Williams was in Leeds to perform at the Town and Country Club. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
3. Leeds in October 1997
A specially-adapted excavator was used to progressively 'eat' its way down rienforced concrete whilst spraying water to stop dust in demolishing the old Leeds Fire Station on Kirkstall Road.
4. Leeds in 1997
The Bishop of Leeds the Right Rev. David Konstant is pictured blessing the foundation stone the new St. Benerdict's Church in Garforth. Photo: Charles Knight
5. Leeds in October 1997
Assistant picture specialist Andre Zlattinger displays design proposals for Leeds City Square by painter John Atkinson Grimshaw at Phillips auctioneers in the city centre. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
6. Leeds in October 1997
American department store chain T.K.Maxx opened its shop in Leeds city centre. Photo: Justin Lloyd