They turn the splotlight on 1997, a year which featured a raft of celebrity visits, bar openings as well as demonstrations and protests.It was also a 12 months which left Leeds and its residents, like the rest of the world, in mourning after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. READ MORE: 43 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds retro on facebook

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Leeds street sweepers brushed up their appearance thankss to new uniforms in November 1997. Pictured are Paul Crowther, Clive Guy and Patrick Connell. | YPN Photo: YPN

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January 1997 and homeless people enjoy a coffee and a chat together at St Georges Crypt. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

3. Leeds city centre
Did you shop here back in the day? Sugar Lump in the Leeds Corn Exchange pictured in January 1997. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

4. Leeds city centre
The Famous Five was being staged in the city centre. Pictured are Jon Lee (Julian), Claire Fitton (Ann), Alison Hughes (George), Ben McCosker (Dick) and Sparkle the dog, who plays Timmy. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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Amy Bland enjoys the fun of the Valentines Fair in February 1997. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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Febraury 1997 and three 'Kiss Kops' were on patrol in city centre to promote Kiss Radio. Pictured, from left, are, Annabelle Corter, Claire Sanderson and Anna Tagg. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

