When centuries of Leeds history came crashing down

It was the month centuries of history and heritage came crashing down.

Published 18th Aug 2022, 04:45 BST

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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

13. Leeds in August 1997

Auditions for the Leeds Grand Theatre's Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk were held. Pictured, back left to right, are Lucie Rosier, Katrina Khan and Louise Sharp. Photo: Dan Oxtoby