Briggate boasted a ‘new look’ and was closed to through traffic after becoming pedestrianised. This was 1997 a year which plans were revealed for an ambitious arena at Elland Road work was nearing completion on Leeds General Infirmary's new £90 million wing. City centre landmarks are featured as well as memories from around the suburbs with Otley, Rothwell, Beeston and Farnley are all in focus. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Farnley
Members of Farnley Hill Methodist Church are in costume as 18th century serving maids on the occasion of the bicentenary. The celebrations mark the date of June 5, 1797, when the original Farnley Hill Methodist Church first opened. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
14. Garforth
The M1 motorway expansion under construction showing the newly built bridge to carry Barwick Road across the motorway. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Wortley
Fawcett House on Fawcett Lane in Wortley, a large detached house probably built around the mid 19th century which was once home to the Nussey family, woollen cloth merchants and manufacturers. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Leeds in 1997
A lunchtime game of football in the playground for some of the pupils at Leeds Grammar School in May 1997. Photo: Gary Longbottom
17. Holbeck
A worker tries to clear the road after part of Tower Works collapsed on Globe Road in August 1997. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Harewood House
Harewood House hosted a Royal Garden Party in July 1997. Pictured are guests enjoying afternoon tea under cover. | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer