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
13. Leeds city centre
A bomb scare on Briggate brought the city centre to a standstill in May 1999. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
14. Leeds city centre
Three Legs pub Karoke presenter 'Big Jackie' and landlord Geoff Rose, display the toys for Leeds hospitals in December 1999. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
15. Leeds city centre
Tetley's brewery staged its Easter Shire horse parade around the city centre in April 1999. | YPN Photo: YPN
16. Leeds city centre
West Yorkshire Fire Service were in the city centre in September 1999 to demonstrate what happens when water is used to extinguish a chip pan fire. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
17. Leeds city centre
Living statues caused a stir among shoppers in the city centre in May 1999. They were used to promote the opening of the Blue Bar Cafe on Swan Street. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Leeds city centre
The Allders store in the city centre hosted a special reunion in December 1999 when 15 brothers and sisters were reunited. | YPN Photo: YPN