They turn back the clock to October of that year which featured a visit to the city by Doctor Who, actor Tom Baker who was signing copies of his latest book at Austicks in the city centre with a cyber man at his side. It was a month which saw plenty of sparkle and shine thanks to a raft of celebs visting the city. They included Coronation Street actress Denise Welch who made a guest appearance at opening of Leeds New Open Market and presenter Ulrika Jonsson was in Leeds to open a shop at the White Rose Centre. The month also featured a visit from royalty as HRH the Princess Royal opened two new buildings at Leeds Girls' High School. READ MORE: Poignant photos take you back to the early autumn of 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
ActorTom Baker, better know to many as Dr Who, signed copies of his latest book at Austicks bookshop. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Leeds city centre
Actress Denise Welch - who played Natalie in Coronation Street - made a guest appearance at opening of Leeds New Open Market. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
3. White Rose Centre
Ulrika Jonsson was in Leeds to open the Pocketphone shop at the White Rose Centre. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
4. Leeds city centre
Do you remember Waremart? This shop opened its doors for the first time in the Merrion Centre. | Richard Hainsworth Photo: Richard Hainsworth
5. Radio Aire
Radio Aire presenter Elisa Hilton with three of her avid fans, left to right, Paul Long, Stuart Long and James Ballantyn. The trio had been following her around for weeks trying to obtain a signed photograph. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Kirkstall Road
A specially-adapted excavator was used to progressively 'eat' its way down reinforced concrete whilst spraying water to stop dust in demolishing the old Leeds fire-station on Kirkstall Road. | YPN Photo: YPN