29 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1999

This wonderful collection of memories charts a year in the life of Leeds at the end of the 1990s.

Leeds city centre as well as suburbs including Otley, Headingley, Lincoln Green, Hunslet and Kirkstall are featured this rewind to 1999, a year which proved one to remember for residents. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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