They turn back the clock to April 1999 and showcase the local stories making the news headlines around the city during the month. It was a 30 days which saw British Midland Airline staff taking part in a sponsored aircraft pull at Leeds and Bradford Airport to raise funds for the NSPCC. It was also a month which saw the hills alive with the sound of music while Leeds Rhinos fans were looking forward to the Challenge Cup final at Wembley. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

13. Eccup
Dr David Bellamy visited Lineham Farm Children's Centre to launch the farm's Wetland Project. Pictured are David Bellamy with appeals manager Annabel Arkless surveying the wetland area at the farm. | YPN Photo: YPN

14. Leeds city centre
Fans queue outside HMV on Lands Lane to meet rockers Status Quo. | YPN Photo: YPN

15. Osmondthorpe
Osmondthorpe Resource Centre was celebrating its tenth anniversary. Pictured, from left, are service users Paul Heart and Wendy Fletcher. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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Share your memories of Leeds in April 1999 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson


