Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in September 1997. PIC: Mel HulmeEnjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in September 1997. PIC: Mel Hulme
Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in September 1997. PIC: Mel Hulme

Leeds in September 1997 - 16 stories making the news

It was the month a singer-songwriter from a rock super group was spotted in Leeds rather than half the world away.

Noel Gallagher was snapped enjoying a spot of retail therapy on Briggate with wife Meg Matthews. This was September 1997, a month during which city centre shoppers were left wondering 'how much is that doggie in the window?' A Leeds charity released 25 silver balloons to mark its 25th anniversary while pupils and staff at a primary school were celebrating after beimng saved from closure. READ MORE: Photos to take you back to Leeds in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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