August 1999 will live long in the memory for a generation of residents. On one stage your city was melting in the ice cream heat before temperatures dropped and darkness fell during the daytime. That was caused by the last total solar eclipse of the 20th century as people came out to witness the phenomenon. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, charting a month to remember. 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
1. Leeds city centre
Andy Deane from the Royal Armouries melts in the ice cream heat wearing more than 80lbs of armour. He was involved in daily displays of jousting and knights in Armour fights for visitors. | John Giles/PA Photo: John Giles/PA
2. Leeds city centre
Shoppers and workers in Park Square stop to watch the eclipse. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
3. Leeds city cenre
The Leeds Central Library was moving to Leeds Town Hall. Coun Tom Murray is pictured with librarian Deborah Cook and some of the books on the move. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
4. Headingley
An opend day was held at Yorkshire Cricket Club. Pictured in the nets is Gerpret Suri. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
5. Bramley
Teenagers from Fairfield Youth Centre paint a mural on the fence surrounding the building. Pictured are Shantell Dixon (bottom), Danielle Dixon, Lisa Partridge and Craig Croft. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
6. Potternewton
Potternewton Park staged The Leeds Reggae Festival. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme