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

7. Leeds city centre
Actress Gaynor Faye, who at the time was starring as Judy Mallett in Coronation Street, presented awards at Leeds College of Art & Design's visual communications degree show. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley

8. Leeds city centre
London-bound rail users at Leeds City Station faced delay and difficulty after GNER pulled 31 trains for safety checks following a train derailment in Bedfordshire. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling

9. Leeds city centre
Ainsleys family bakery, which was celebrating 60 years as a business, won a prize with their float at the Lord Mayor's Parade. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley

10. Belle Isle
Part of a group of 55 dancers, from Merlyn Rees Community High who performed a dance sequence at The Yorkshire Dance Centre to celebrate the launch of Leeds Breeze festival. | YPN Photo: YPN

11. Leeds city centre
Photographer Casey Orr, pictured second from left, is joined by some of her subjects in a new collection of her work called 'Loiners' on show in the Victoria Quarter. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling

12. Birstall
Colin Gibb, the original member of Black Lace, is pictured filming a new video for the band's hit Agadoo at Club Barcelona. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

