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
7. Leeds in October 1997
Emmerdale star Malandra Burrows - who played Kathy Glover - launched Visa Cash - a new way to pay for low value, everyday items - in Leeds at McDonald's in the St John's Centre.
8. Leeds in October 1997
Sally Beevers uses the new 'Shop and Go' system at Safeways supermarket in Bramley.
9. Leeds in October 1997
This rock band, Rock-A-Beats, from East End Park who were proving a hit on the city's music scene. Pictured from left are, Ray McGowan, 14, with brothers, Neil, eight, and Craig, 16.
10. Leeds in October 1997
Helen Beioley, manager of T.K.Maxx, opens the new store at the Leeds Shopping Plaza.
11. Leeds in October 1997
These six boxers - Steve Tuckett, Gary Savage, Franny Hogg, Wayne Burchell, Clint Johnson and Jamie Warters - were on the card for a bout at the Leeds Irish Centre. Photo: Peter Thacker
12. Leeds in October 1997
This is ambulance driver, Micheal Fotherby, from Richmond Hill Station, who saved a baby which had been abandoned.