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
7. Leeds city centre
Dance legend Gillian Lynne visted Northern Ballet in Leeds. She is pictured during rehearsals with, from left, Anna Beckwith, John Bottomley, Zoe Howard and Emily Gooder. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
8. Chapelltown
Colourful characters at the Leeds West Indian Carnival. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
9. Leeds city centre
Your YEP was used for the filming of a new BBC childrens TV programme. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
10. Leeds city centre
Japanese businessmen are pictured snapping away in City Square during a visit to Leeds to find out the secret of its success. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. Leeds city centre
Do you remember Steve Farrell? He was landlord of the Horse and Trumpet on The Headrow. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
12. Leeds United
New Leeds United signing Darren Huckerby at a press conference with manager David O'Leary. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby