This albino hedgehog was the talk of Leeds after being found by the owner of a plant nursery. They are extremely rare, with only one in 100,000 born with the recessive gene that causes them to have no melanin pigment in their skin, eyes or spikes. And their unique colour has previously led people to believe they glow in the dark. This was Leeds in June 1997, a month which also featured a well known all female barbershop choir celebrating 20 years of hitting the high notes, celebrity visits and charity fundraising drives. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, charting 30 days in the life of your city. READ MORE: 21 famous faces who went to school in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in June 1997
Sky TV presenter Gabby Yorath attended the Centenary Gala of Mount St Mary's High School.
2. Leeds in June 1997
Lottery organiser Pat O'Leary holds the winning ticket with other members of the syndicate at John Menzies in Leeds. Photo: Mel Hulme
3. Leeds in June 1997
Members of The Phoenix New Orleans Parade Band - John Pashley (left) and Pete Whitehead - brighten up commuters on their way to work at Leeds City Station as part of the Leeds Summer Heritage Festival. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
4. Leeds in June 1997
Brian Wallwork, racket sports development officer for Leeds Leisure Services, is pictured coaching pupils at Manston Primary School. Pictured is Danny Driscoll (left) and Damian Lambert battling it out over the net. Photo: Peter Thacker
5. Leeds in June 1997
Staff at law firm Hammond Suddards were in training on the stairs at their Leeds office. They were preparing to tackle the Three Peaks in aid of the NSPCC. Photo: Roy Fox
6. Leeds in June 1997
Pictured are Susan Bramwell and Mike Mulcahy of The Market Place, a youth drop in service on Kirkgate in the city centre. The service was due to move to new premises.