Your YEP was at Headingley as the squad posed in a new kit ahead of the big kick off. This was Leeds in February 1999 and the photo is one of more than 15 plucked from the YEP archive charting the 28 days in the life of the city, its sports teams and residents. It was a month which also featured chefs at city centre restaurants preparing to cook up a storm at Leeds Food and Drink Festival. 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

7. Rawdon
Pupils from Benton Park School formed a Samba band for a carnival in Nice. Pictured, from left, are Gemma West, Sheting Lau, Allison Foster, Jordan Brearley and Karen Bradbourne. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

8. Leeds city centre
Students from Leeds College of Art and Design took to the catwalk for The Cancer Research Campaign's Recycled Fashion Show. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

9. Leeds city centre
Retired A&E consultant David Wilson looks at the new historical montage at Leeds General Infirmary's new 92 million Jubilee Building. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

10. Leeds United
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink proved the hero as his brace earned Leeds the three points at Villa Park. Pictured is manager David O'Leary acknowledging the travelling support. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

11. Headingley
Man of the match Ryan Sheridan and Leeds captain Iestyn Harris celebrate their fifth round Challenge Cup win over St Helens Saints. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

12. Leeds city centre
PC Andrew Ward admires his commendation at Millgarth after saving a drowning man from the River Aire. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby


