The planned closure of Vickers Defence Systems factory at Austhorpe was announced in September 1998 with the loss of 450 jobs. It was also a month which featured fundraising and farewells as well as celebrity surprises. READ MORE: 21 photo memories of Leeds city centre in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in Sept 1998
Kirkstall Leisure Centre hosted a girls football coaching session. Pictured, from left, is Annette Davies, coach Louise Monkhouse and Laura Stones. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
8. Leeds in Sept 1998
Sylvia Ford from Oulton is pictured with her son Jonathan. The pair were prepating to appear as contestants on BBC's Generation Game. Photo: Gary Longbottom
9. Leeds in Sept 1998
Your YEP held a fashion show at West Yorkshire Playhouse. Pictured on the catwalk are models showcasing United Colours of Benetton fashions.
10. Leeds in Sept 1998
Charlie Roberts, who waited in the rain to see B*Witched in concert whilst they filmed a video at her Leeds house, met them at a private location in the the city. Photo: Ross Parry
11. Leeds in Sept 1998
The Leeds Morris Men in full flow at Chapel Allerton Arts Festival. Pictured dancing down the centre is Moss Ambrose who portrays 'The Fool'.
12. Leeds in Sept 1998
Retiring caretaker Ken Lister watches two of the pupils at Kirkstall Valley Primary School - Steven Bradshaw and Helen Carr - as they get to work with his brush. Photo: Mark Bickerdike