That's not the start of a joke. It was a stunt with Bill played by actor Adam Desforges to publicise the Buffalo Bill Wild West exhibition at the Royal Armouries Museum. This was Leeds in July 1999, a month which saw your city host a number of summer events. The Heavy Horse Show was held at Tetleys' Brewery Wharf when pop music fans enjoyed Party in the Park at Temple Newsam. It was also a month which featured new openings, celebrity visits and goodbyes. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, charting 31 days in the life of your city. READ MORE: 15 of the most bizarre urban legends in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds in July 1999
A Kosovar refugee waves to well-wishers as they board a plane at Leeds Bradford Airport to return to their country. PIC: Owen Humphreys Photo: Owen Humphreys
14. Leeds in July 1999
The Corn Exchange staged the Leeds to the Millennium Fashion Show. Photo: Gary Longbottom
15. Leeds in July 1999
Fans were given the chance to abseil from the roof of Leeds United's East Stand to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Photo: Gary Lomgbottom
16. Leeds in July 1999
The second Leeds International Boules festival was held in Leeds city centre.
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