Part of Tower Works in Holbeck, a former factory notable for its three listed towers, collapsed causing the closure of Globe Road. The Italianate towers of the factory have been a distinctive landmark on the city skyline since it was built in the 1860s. This was Leeds in August 1997, a month which also featured the controlled demolition of another Leeds landmark. The former Skelton Grange B power station at Stourton was raised to the ground on a Sunday morning. Enjoy these photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, charting 31 days in the life of your city in the summer of 1997. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in August 1997
The turbine hall of the former Skelton Grange B power station start to fall to the ground during a controlled explosion. Photo: James Hardisty
2. Leeds in August 1997
The Leeds General Infirmary's new £90 million wing opened. Photo: Justin Lloyd
3. Leeds in August 1997
Crowds at the Last Night of the Proms concert at Harewood House. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
4. Leeds in August 1997
Traffic slowly moves around the Armley Gyratory after a lorry overturned shedding its load. Photo: James Hardisty
5. Leeds in August 1997
On the Beat. Community constable PC Joe Scott joins in the dancing as the Leeds West Indian Carnival parade makes its way down Roundhay Road. Photo: Bruce Greer
6. Leeds in August 1997
Members of the North West Lawn Mowers Association race their machines at Temple Newsam Spectacular. Photo: Justin Lloyd