A replica of the Wright Flyer - the first powered aircraft to fly with a pilot on board – hung inside the Corn Exchange for eight years during the decade to the delight of shoppers. The replica, built by RAF Finningley Vintage Aircraft Group in 1963, was transferred to the Yorkshire Air Museum before the dawn of the new millennium. This image kicks off a photo gallery celebrating a year in the life of Leeds in 1997, a 12 months which proved somewhat of a soar away success for your city thanks to a raft of new openings and celebrity visits. They are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Leeds in 1997
TGI Friday in the city centre launched a new menu for Thanksgiving Day one of the most important holidays in the American calendar. Pictured are some of the staff wearing fancy dress, from left, Jo Hinds, Barry Booth, Simon Gledhill and Katie Swale. Photo: James Hardisty
14. Leeds in 1997
The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Linda Middleton, opens the Cookridge Hall Golf and Country Club on Cookride Lane, along with Leeds Rhinos Head Coach Dean Bell in September 1997. Photo: Linda Middleton
15. Leeds in 1997
Cricket legend Darren Gough makes sandwiches alongside team leader Gaelle Badaoul at Pret-A-Manger on Bond Street in November 1997. Photo: Graham Lindley
16. Leeds in 1997
Were you a pupil here back in the day? Fearnville School on Oakwood Lane pictured in September 1997. Photo: Roy Fox
17. Leeds in 1997
Former boxer Frank Bruno was the guest DJ for the opening of Club Barcelona at Birstall near Leeds in November 1997. Photo: James Hardisty
18. Leeds in 1997
Yorkshire women's cricketers celebrate after being picked for the England World Cup team in 1997. Pictured, from left, are Melissa Reynard, Helen Plimmer, Clare Taylor, Kathryn Leng, Bev Nicholson and Sue Metcalfe. Photo: Justin Lloyd