Jubilation at The Guildford after England scored against Argentina in the World Cup quarter-final clash.placeholder image
Jubilation at The Guildford after England scored against Argentina in the World Cup quarter-final clash. | Keith Lawson

Leeds in June 1998 - 17 stories making the news

It was a moment of celebration sealed with a kiss.

Any ideas as to the reason these two revellers locked lips at The Observatory in the city centre? It was David Beckham. His 30 minute goal against Colombia sealed a 2-0 win and England's progress to the quarter final stage of the World Cup in France. This was June 1998 and Leeds was a city full of hope, expectation and determination. It was a month which featured demonstration as well as change and new beginnings. READ MORE: 21 photo memories of Leeds city centre in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facfebook

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