1999 proved to be a year of out with the old and in with the new as Leeds and its residents looked to the future and the dawn of the new millennium. Plans for Millennium Square were revealed while new technology aimed to improve information for passengers at Leeds City Station. Enjoy these photo memories showcasing a year in the life of Leeds. Is it a city you remember? READ MORE: 26 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Leeds in 1999
Artist Amy Preater and out-patient Samantha Hellewell with part of the coral reef mural in the Hydrotherapy Unit at Leeds General Infirmary. Photo: Mel Hulme
8. Leeds in 1999
This is Charlie Swift, avid bear collector and owner of 'Bear and Me' at Granary Wharf. Photo: Emma Nichols
9. Leeds in 1999
Mount St Mary's Primary in East End Park was awarded £40,000 to rebuild the school. Headteacher Martin Flannery is pictured celebrating the news with pupils. Photo: Emma Nichols
10. Leeds in 1999
A model of the proposed Millennium Square unveiled in October 1999. Photo: Justin Lloyd
11. Leeds in 1999
Leeds United's banqueting suite was preparing to cater for 14,000 diners over the festive season. Pictured, from left, are banqueting manager Alan Hegarty with head chef Andrew Dobson with Leeds United crackers. Photo: Gary Longbottom
12. Leeds in 1999
Grass grows on the terraces of the old Headingley Rugby Union ground at Kirkstall, before the developers move in to build on the site. Photo: Gary Longbottom