James Brown, best known for launching Loaded, became the editor of the glossy mag dedicated to bringing Whites fans closer to the action on and off the field. This was August 1998 and your city was feeling the heat with water levels in reservoirs and Roundhay Park lake at worryingly low. levels. Elsewhere thousands turned out for the Leeds West Indian Carnival and music festival V98 held at Temple Newsam Park. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
8. Leeds city centre
A diver from the West Yorkshire Police Underwater unit gets in the swim of things at the Leeds Waterside festival. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Roundhay
More than 700 former pupils of Roundhay Girls School attended a reunion at Roundhay High. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Middleton
The future of Middleton Park High on Acre Road was in doubt. It closed a year later in August 1999. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Roundhay Park
An aerial picture of Roundhay Park Lake showing low water levels. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. V98 Festival
The Verve and All Saints were among 50 acts performing at the V98 music festival held at Temple Newsam. | YPN Photo: YPN