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
7. Leeds in August 1997
Middleton Marauders were left counting after the team's kit container was targeted by firebugs. Pictured are players Neil Hallam and Danny Buckle. Photo: Mel Hulme
8. Leeds in August 1997
The lower sales floor at Marks and Spencer in Pudsey was officially launched. Pictured is the store's longest serving member of staff Linda Winn (left) with newest recruit Samantha Simmonite. Photo: Justin Lloyd
9. Leeds in August 1997
Getting the star treatment. Meet Meg the mongrel who was set to star in Of Mice and Men at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. She is pictured with actor Christopher Wilkinson who plays her master in the production. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
10. Leeds in August 1997
Firefighters from Gipton were called out to put out a car on fire at Lincoln Towers. Photo: mike cowling
11. Leeds in August 1997
Peter Sandeman, general manager at City Varieties, reads through old programmes found during a recent refurbishment of the theatre. Photo: Sam Atkins
12. Leeds in August 1997
Recovery driver Mark Crisp is surrounded by the remains of stolen cars in the storage yard at Dragon Bridge Auto at Wortley. Photo: Dan Oxtoby