Fundraising for Comic Relief had started in Leeds city centre while the all the fun of the Great Leeds Valentine's Fair was proving popular with thrill seekers. This was Leeds in February 1997, a month which also saw university students take to the streets in protest against planned cuts while pupils at a Leeds primary were celebrating after news council chiefs were considering improving security measures at the school. Enjoy these photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, charting 28 days in the life of your city and its residents. READ MORE: 21 famous faces who went to school in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in February 1997
Do you remember The Bootleg Beatles? They arrived by train at Leeds City Station ahead of a concert at Leeds University. Pictured, from left, is Neil Harrison, Andre Barreau, Paul Cooper and front Rick Rock.
2. Leeds in February 1997
This is Kathleen Green from Allerton Bywater pictured with two bibles that belonged to her relatives in the 19th century.
3. Leeds in February 1997
Young entrepreneurs from Gateways School at Harewood launched Renaissance, a firm selling nail varnish. Pictured is Kelly Serr and Lucinda Higgins demonstrating their products at the Merrion Centre. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
4. Leeds in February 1997
David Miles of Malcolm's Barbers in Harehills, gives a haircut to Len Myers who had been a customer at his shop for 55 years. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
5. Leeds in February 1997
The site had been cleared ahead of building work starting on the new multiplex cinema on Kirkstall Road.
6. Leeds in February 1997
The Valentines Fair in Leeds city centre was proving popular. Photo: Peter Langford