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

13. Leeds in October 1997
The Leeds Leisure Services Dinosaur is pictured with a Leeds Town Hall lion to help promote the switch-on of the city's Christmas lights. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

14. Leeds in October 1997
Ulrika Jonsson visited the White Rose Shopping Centre to open the PocketPhone Shop. Photo: James Hardisty

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