Tireless charity worker Danny Freeman was captured on camera by a YEP photographer at his usual fundraising spot outside Marks & Spencer. The year was 1998 and Leeds city centre was buzzing thanks to a series of events throughout the year including February's Valentine's Fair, August's Rhythms of the City festival, and November's Christmas lights switch-on. READ MORE: 29 Leeds pubs we have loved and lost LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds city centre
The Rotunda at Eastgate roundabout in April 1998. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
2. Leeds city centre
Inside the city centre's new bar on the block. Rat & Parrot opened in April 1998. Pictured is general manager Pip White. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Cafe Rouge opened in Leeds city centre. Pictured is Philip Coyle, regional director of Whitbread, admiring the new surroundings. | YPN Photo: YPN
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This is Cheb Huray who entertained city centre shoppers as part of the Rhythms of the City festival in August 1998. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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YEP restaurant critic Oliver visited Est Est Est in September 1998. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Drugs tsar Keith Hellawell (left) launched the first parents guide to drugs and alcohol. Pictured are substance misuse counsellors Jagdeep Passan and Ralph Claxton with Base 10 project manager Caroline Smith. | YPN Photo: YPN