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
. Leeds in February 1997
Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds in February 1997. PIC: Peter Langford Photo: Peter Langford
. 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.
. Leeds in February 1997
This is Kathleen Green from Allerton Bywater pictured with two bibles that belonged to her relatives in the 19th century.
. 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
. 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
. Leeds in February 1997
The site had been cleared ahead of building work starting on the new multiplex cinema on Kirkstall Road.
7. Leeds in February 1997
The threatened closure of the faculty of health and social care prompted Leeds Metropolitan University students to demonstrate outside Leeds City Art Gallery. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
8. Leeds in February 1997
Fundraisers were out in force in Leeds city centre to raise money for Comic Relief. Photo: Peter Langford
9. Leeds in February 1997
Pupils at Bentley Primary celebrate after been told that Leeds City council would look into providing money for a security fence around the school. They are pictured with head teacher Margaret Cawsey.
10. Leeds in February 1997
The Co-op was celebrating 150 years in business. Pictured is Joanne Nicholson, (left) and Angela Latham during a flour fight at the Super C supermarket in Armley, where they are selling flour for 1p as part of of the festivities.. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
11. Leeds in February 1997
Pupils from Greenwood Primary worked alongside Northern Ballet Theatre education team on a workshop based on Romeo and Juliet, at the Grand Theatre. Pictured, from leftis Christopher Baxter and Leon Eldahma watching over dancers Shannon Lilly-Simpson and Omar Govdon. Photo: James Hardisty
12. Leeds in February 1997
This is Rachel Walker put through her paces by Rick Manners at his school of boxing in Mabgate.