Memories of a misspelt sign which drove Leeds motorists to distraction
It was a misspelt sign which drove Leeds motorists to distraction and left highways chiefs red-faced.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 4th May 2022, 04:45 BST
Updated 5th May 2022, 06:23 BST
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Eagle-eyed drivers spotted a new spelling of Harehills - featuring three l's - on a road sign on the Sheepscar Interchange in Leeds. This was Leeds in May 1997, a month which featured a regiment exercising their right of Freedom of the City and the Elland Road pitch ripped up. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcasing 31 days in the life of your Leeds at the back end of the 1990s. READ MORE:29 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1999LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA?Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in May 1997
The Prince of Wales ' Own Regiment exercising its right to the Freedom of the City of Leeds. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
Objects for The World of 007 The Official James Bond Exhibition started arriving at the Royal Armouries Museum. Pictured with the Bath-O-Sub from Diamonds are Forever is Leeds Met University student Sharon Kemp.
A Ford 'Ka' was turned into an aquarium and went on show at the Victoria Quarter in Leeds. Pictured is Louise Heath, from Harvey Nichols, peering in through the window.
Leeds Schools Music Association held a concert at Leeds Town Hall. Pictured are a group of young violinists playing the Can Can conducted by Susan Derry. Photo: James Hardisty
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