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
13. Leeds in Sept 1999
The Lord Mayor of Leeds and two members of Leeds Drama Umbrella - Tamara Atieno (left) and Ezra Tren-Humphries - put a millennium scroll into a time capsule outside Leeds Civic Hall. Photo: Keith Lawson
14. Leeds in Sept 1999
The Vintage Motorcycle Club held a rally at Lotherton Hall. Pictured is John McCartney driving his 1909 Phanomobile 850cc.
15. Leeds in Sept 1999
Headteacher Ann Tomkins with the pupils at Clapgate Primary in Belle Isle who didn't miss a day during the last school year. They were rewarded with tokens for books. Photo: Gary Longbottom
16. Leeds in Sept 1999
Youngsters at Royal Park Primary School a new mural that was painted with the help of Hyde Park Source. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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