Tireless charity worker Danny Freeman was captured on camera by a YEP photographer at his usual fundraising spot outside Marks & Spencer. The year was 1998 and Leeds city centre was buzzing thanks to a series of events throughout the year including February's Valentine's Fair, August's Rhythms of the City festival, and November's Christmas lights switch-on. READ MORE: 22 of the best photos take you back to Leeds city centre in 1992 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds city centre in 1998. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
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The Rotunda at Eastgate roundabout in April 1998. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Inside the city centre's new bar on the block. Rat & Parrot opened in April 1998. Pictured is general manager Pip White. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Cafe Rouge opened in Leeds city centre. Pictured is Philip Coyle, regional director of Whitbread, admiring the new surroundings. | YPN Photo: YPN
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This is Cheb Huray who entertained city centre shoppers as part of the Rhythms of the City festival in August 1998. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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YEP restaurant critic Oliver visited Est Est Est in September 1998. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby