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
7. Leeds in June 1997
Nurses from the LGI's cardiology ward 7 try their hand at caddying during a tournament at Headingley Golf Course to raise money for the Take Heart charity. Pictured, from left, are Kathryn Horgan, Vicki Dodsworth and Debbie Clegg. Photo: Justin Lloyd
9. Leeds in June 1997
Coronation Street actress Gaynor Faye leads the way in the Imperial Cancer Research Fund Walk for a Cure at Roundhay Park.
10. Leeds in June 1997
Opera North was selling off some of its dresses. Pictured is Nicci Harris, (right) from Nemesis Model Agency modelling an outfit from Masquerade, whilst Mary Gillybrand wears a dress from Tosca. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
11. Leeds in June 1997
Leeds ladies barbershop harmony club, The White Rosettes were celebrating 20 years og singing their way around the world. Photo: Justin Lloyd
12. Leeds in June 1997
A construction worker prepares one of the two smaller domes for lifting into place on top of the new Bilal Mosque under construction in Harehills. Photo: Zahir Mughal