Monica Lewinsky became internationally known in the late 1990s after US President Bill Clinton admitted to having had an affair with her during her days as a White House intern. She visited our city at the end of the decade to tell her side of the story. She was at Waterstones in the city centre to sign copies of her biography with author Andrew Morton. She also enjoyed a fish and chip supper at Bryan's restaurant in Headingley all washed down with a pint of beer. This was 1999 and the photo is one of 79 memories charting the year in the life of your Leeds. City centre landmarks are featured as well as memories from around the suburbs with Meanwood, Beeston, Allerton Bywater, Moortown, Stanningley and Kirkstall Road 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. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

13. Swillington
A giant 1,200 tonnes walking dragline excavator at St Aidan's opencast site was brought back to life after ten years. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

14. Headingley
February 1999 and Ellery Hanley, back at Headingley as St Helens coach, accepts a sweet offering from Gary Hetherington before the Challenge Cup clash. The Rhinos won 24-16. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

15. Leeds city centre
Mags McAvoy, of M.D.Foods in Leeds, greets the official Comic Relief Millennium Gnome with an Eskimo kiss on his arrival in Leeds to celebrate the delivery of 5,000 red noses for their employees. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

16. Leeds city centre
These chefs were preparing to kick up a storm at Leeds Food and Drink Festival. They included Max Hall from Brasserie 44, Daniel Thrippleton from Arts Cafe, Danny Janes from Shears Yard, and David Matthews from Briggshots. Pictured in February 1999. | YPN Photo: YPN

17. Leeds city centre
February 1999 and the Royal Mail building on Wellington Street was put up for sale. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling

18. Beeston
A bird was nesting in the traffic lights at the junction of Elland Road and Leeds Ring Road. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike


