The heavens may have opened but it still proved to be a beautiful day for those lucky enough to get a ticket. Thousands enjoyed U2 take to the stage in Roundhay Park in August 1997 as part of the European leg of the group's PopMart tour. Heavy fain failed to dampen the spirits of fans as the band put on a show to remember. Enjoy these photos plucked from the YEP archive which aim to capture the spirit and excitement of the occasion. READ MORE: When Madonna mania swept over Roundhay Park LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. U2 at Roundhay Park
Enjoy these photo memories from the U2 concert at Roundhay Park in August 1997. PIC: Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
2. U2 at Roundhay Park
Workmen construct the stage ahead of the concert. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
4. U2 at Roundhay Park
The concert staging featured a giant video wall, arches and a 40-foot lemon. Photo: James Hardisty
5. U2 at Roundhay Park
Your YEP featured U2 fanatics Martin Shanahan and Rosemary Parker from Pudsey. Thee are pictured showing off their huge collection of PopMart tour tickets. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
6. U2 at Roundhay Park
U2 fans show off their tickets at the concert campsite. Pictured, from left, are Jane Johnson, Julie Makin, Rosie Hatfield and Donna Pidd. Photo: Mark Bickerdike