They highlight the sights and sounds of the heart of Leeds in 1999. The photos, plucked from the YEP archive, provide a fascinating glimpse into a busy 12 months with landmarks, shops, pubs in focus as well as the news stories making the headlines. READ MORE: 18 photos raise a glass to Leeds pub culture in early 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Leeds city centre
Models Emily Pugh, Samual Davis and Karen Akers dressed in some of the clothes available from the Shelter charity shop on Duncan Street in October 1999. | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim

8. Leeds city centre
The Firehouse - complete with a toad hanging from above - was one of a number of city centre bars offering drinkers a warm welcome. | YPN Photo: YPN

9. Leeds city centre
Leeds College of Art and Design student Chris Penfold paints a mural on a Georgian building which under redevelopment on North Street in June 1999. | YPN Photo: YPN

10. Leeds city centre
One of the newest hotels in Leeds city centre - Malmaison, on Swinegate - has was training its staff in confidence skills. The session was led by racing driver Johnny Mowlem (right). He is pictured with, from left, Gaynor Webb, Paul Boyce, Richard Chappell and Kelly Brown. | YPN Photo: YPN

11. Leeds city centre
Your YEP was out and about in the city centre asking ladies about what they carried in their handbag. Pictured, from left, is Helen Spilling, Melanie Evans and Emma Cooper. | YPN Photo: YPN

12. Leeds city centre
Egyptian vases found by joiners Stephen Rutter, left, and Mark Lee, right, while renovating city centre restaurant The Italian Job. Pictured in the centre is restaurant manager Domenico Roberto. | YPN Photo: YPN


