They were visiting the city for different reasons - to officially open new shops, promote a book or launch a new way of shopping. Elsewhere Leeds Fire Station was being demolished, sales of a new Leeds United CD were selling at Premier League levels while an up and coming young rock bank from Leeds were making a name for themselves. This was Leeds in October 1997 - is it a city you remember? READ MORE: Leeds in October 1995 - 21 stories making the news
1. Leeds city centre
Actress Denise Welch - who played Natalie in Coronation Street - made a guest appearance at opening of Leeds New Open Market. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
2. White Rose Centre
Ulrika Jonsson was in Leeds to open the Pocketphone shop at the White Rose Centre. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
3. Leeds city centre
Do you remember Waremart? This shop opened its doors for the first time in the Merrion Centre. | Richard Hainsworth Photo: Richard Hainsworth
4. Radio Aire
Radio Aire presenter Elisa Hilton with three of her avid fans, left to right, Paul Long, Stuart Long and James Ballantyn. The trio had been following her around for weeks trying to obtain a signed photograph. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Kirkstall Road
A specially-adapted excavator was used to progressively 'eat' its way down reinforced concrete whilst spraying water to stop dust in demolishing the old Leeds fire-station on Kirkstall Road. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Armley
One of several displays at the Model Railway Society show held at Armley Leisure Centre. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight