It wasn't. It was destined for America. Artist Kevin Harlow from Kirkstall, who studied fine art at the old Leeds Polytechnic in the 1970's, had created the piece 'Head Waitress', a pun on the traditional practice of serving a pig's head with an apple in it, for a private collector in the United States. This was Leeds in September 1999, a month which saw your YEP being the talk of Leeds after unveiling a new-look. The newspaper, providing news you can trust since 1890, boasted a new 'bath size' format after changing from a broadsheet to a tabloid. READ MORE: 22 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1999 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in Sept 1999
Leannne Nguyen (left) and Simone Taylor of St Michael's College in Burley, who were among a 20 strong group to perform a 20 minute mix of dance, mime and drama in the Victoria Quarter. Photo: Justin Lloyd
8. Leeds in Sept 1999
Local residents, Amanda Taylor (left) and Sue Seeger infront of a telephone mast on The Billing at Rawdon, which was being put up despite a petition of more than 500 signatures against it. Photo: Justin Lloyd
9. Leeds in Sept 1999
Coronation Street star Gaynor Faye helped to launch hundreds of balloons in Roundhay Park to mark the Imperial Cancer Research Fund's Breast Cancer Awareness month. Photo: James Hardisty
10. Leeds in Sept 1999
Regam Electric closed its doors in Eastgate in the city centre. Pictured are directors Stanley Boam (left) and Joe Kelly (right) with shop manager of 16 years Andy Longthorn. Photo: Gary Longbottom
11. Leeds in Sept 1999
It was full steam ahead at the Middleton Railway's autumn gala. One of the steam engines crosses Moor Road to take part in the fun.
12. Leeds in Sept 1999
West Yorkshire Fire Service were in Leeds city centre to demonstrate what happens when water is used to extinguish a chip pan fire. Photo: Justin Lloyd