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
7. Leeds in October 1997
Leeds United legend and 1966 World Cup winner Jack Charlton was in the city promoting his autobiography. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
8. Leeds in October 1997
Draymen loading up the barrels at Carlsberg Tetleys Leeds brewery. Photo: Gary Longbottom
9. Leeds in October 1997
Plans were revealed to demolish St Patrick's Church at Burmantofts. Photo: Mel Hulme
10. Leeds in October 1997
Andrew Swift attempts to surf the River Aire at Granary Wharf. He has recently opened a surf shop, Tyke Boards, at Granary Wharf. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
11. Leeds in October 1997
Armley Leisure Centre hosted a show by the Model Railway Society. Photo: Charles Knight
12. Leeds in October 1997
Emmerdale star Malandra Burrows launched Visa Cash - a new way to pay for low value, everyday items, in a promotion event at McDonalds restaurant in Leeds city centre. Photo: Graham Lindley