1999 was a 12 months full of full of hope and expectation for a city on the up. Plans for the proposed Millennium Square in city centre were unveiled while it was full steam ahead for a major rebuilding project at Leeds City Station, branded as Leeds 1st. The development would see the expansion of platforms from 12 to 17 and the construction of additional approach tracks at the western end of the railway station. Work had also started on a new city centre shopping centre - The Light - which still remains a feature of the cityscape. Enjoy this collection of photos, a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service, charting a year in the life of your city at the end of a decade. READ MORE: 18 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds city centre
The junction of Boar Lane and Briggate looking from Duncan Street. McDonalds fast food restaurant can be seen on corner with Pizza Hut restaurant next door on the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds city centre
A flower stall on Bond Street at the crossroads with Lower Basinghall street and Upper Basinghall Street in September 1999. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds city centre
A model of the proposed Millennium Square was unveiled. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
4. Leeds city centre
Plans for a new and improved Leeds City Station were revealed to the public. Pictured is Chris Calow, Leeds City Station duty manager. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
5. Holbeck
The Grove Inn public house pictured in November 1999. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds city centre
Malcolm Michaels Quality Butchers on row 6 of Kirkgate Market in September 1999. One poster advertises the 'Millenium Mega Pack' consisting of loin chops, mince, sliced lamb, liver, chicken legs, beef steak, sliced pork and three good joints for only £20. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net