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
25. Leeds city centre
Comedian Les Dennis counts down the switch-on of the Leeds Christmas lights with help from the Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun Graham Kirkland, left, and Father Christmas. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Share your memories of Leeds city centre in 1998 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer