Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in January 1999. PIC: Gary LongbottomEnjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in January 1999. PIC: Gary Longbottom
Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in January 1999. PIC: Gary Longbottom

Photo memories from around Leeds in January 1999

This face behind the bar will be familiar to a generation of regulars at one of Leeds's best-known pubs.
By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 19th Jan 2022, 04:45 BST

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Martin Goulding of The Original Oak in Headingley was celebrating after being has been named Barman of the Year in January 1999. Elsewhere an Elvis fan was preparing to stage dressed as his hero for a charity performance while the stars came out to play for the premiere of film Little Voice in Leeds. It was also a month whuch featured a fundraising conga, auditions for Butlins Redcoats and a unique knock your socks off drink on sale in Leeds. Enjoy these photo memories charting 31 days in the life of your city. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: Photo memories from around Leeds in January 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Help the Aged launched a winter campaign with the help of Henry Moore. Pictured wrapping a scarf around the sculpture outside Leeds City Art Gallery are Dirk Vennix of British Gas and Kate MacGregor from Help the Aged.

7. Leeds in January 1999

Help the Aged launched a winter campaign with the help of Henry Moore. Pictured wrapping a scarf around the sculpture outside Leeds City Art Gallery are Dirk Vennix of British Gas and Kate MacGregor from Help the Aged. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

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Staff at Donaldsons Chartered Surveyors in Leeds dressed as schoolgirls and schoolboys to raise money for Macmillan Cancer.

8. Leeds in January 1999

Staff at Donaldsons Chartered Surveyors in Leeds dressed as schoolgirls and schoolboys to raise money for Macmillan Cancer. Photo: Gary Longbottom

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Police launched an anti-speeding campaign in Belle Isle. Pictured are motorcycle officer PC John Beevor and Inspector Michael Green on patrol.

9. Leeds in January 1999

Police launched an anti-speeding campaign in Belle Isle. Pictured are motorcycle officer PC John Beevor and Inspector Michael Green on patrol. Photo: Keith Lawson

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Ambitous plans were unveiled to redevelop Clarence Dock. The proposed £100m waterside development involved a mix of leisure, residential, commercial and retail units.

10. Leeds in January 1999

Ambitous plans were unveiled to redevelop Clarence Dock. The proposed £100m waterside development involved a mix of leisure, residential, commercial and retail units. Photo: Gary Longbottom

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Leeds city centre nightspot Jumpin Jaks hosted auditions for hopefuls wanting to become a Butlins Redcoat.

11. Leeds in January 1999

Leeds city centre nightspot Jumpin Jaks hosted auditions for hopefuls wanting to become a Butlins Redcoat. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

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Parents and pupils were celebrating after hearing the news that Cookridge Primary School had been saved from closure.

12. Leeds in January 1999

Parents and pupils were celebrating after hearing the news that Cookridge Primary School had been saved from closure. Photo: James Hardisty

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