They turn back the clock to showcase a city at work rest and play in the heart of Leeds in 1997. It proved to be a 12 months of protest, fun and fundraising for a city and its residents. These 24 photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, highlight the news stories making the headlines during the year and reveal a raft of celebritiy visits from the world of music and entertainment. READ MORE: 16 of the best colour photos celebrate life in Leeds during the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
March 1997 and members of staff from Wallace Arnold pictured during their open top bus protest in the city centre at the proposed selling off of the firm to rivals Shearings. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
2. Leeds city centre
Leeds street sweepers brushed up their appearance thankss to new uniforms in November 1997. Pictured are Paul Crowther, Clive Guy and Patrick Connell. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Leeds city centre
January 1997 and homeless people enjoy a coffee and a chat together at St Georges Crypt. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
4. Leeds city centre
Did you shop here back in the day? Sugar Lump in the Leeds Corn Exchange pictured in January 1997. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
5. Leeds city centre
The Famous Five was being staged in the city centre. Pictured are Jon Lee (Julian), Claire Fitton (Ann), Alison Hughes (George), Ben McCosker (Dick) and Sparkle the dog, who plays Timmy. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
6. Leeds city centre
Amy Bland enjoys the fun of the Valentines Fair in February 1997. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby