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
13. Leeds city centre
Rebecca Thornhill and Zoe Hart were in a reflective mood shopping at The Gadget Shop in the city centre. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling
14. Leeds city centre
A view looking from Albion Street onto the cleared site of what became The Light entertainment complex. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
15. Leeds city centre
A stone plaque above entrance to Bay Horse Yard off Briggate pictured in September 1999. The inscription reads 'Bay Horse Hotel - Molineaux' (Molineaux is the name of a former licensee) The pub no longer exists. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
16. Headingley
Pupils at Headingley Primary School had plenty to celebrate after coming out joint second in a list of best performing schools in the country. Pictured leading the celebrations is headteacher Frank Sheldrick. | Jim Moran Photo: Jim Moran
17. Leeds city centre
A view on Leeds Bridge in September 1999. Boxed flowers are in place on the island down the middle of the picture. To the left, a poster advertises the impending regeneration work to Dock Street. Junctions to Meadow Lane and Let Road at the bottom of the road. Premises of Wine & Co, charted accountants to the right. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
18. Leeds city centre
Call Lane in September 1999. The Corn Exchange K6 bus stop is to the left and a mural has been painted on the side of Call Lane buildings. The parade of shops includes Jims Place, key cutting, Crown Fisheries and Milo, fashions. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net