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
13. Leeds city centre
Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun Graham Kirkland visited the site of the new Stakis Club in Westgate to spin the first roulette wheel. Pictured with croupiers, from left, Nicky Garnett, Becky Slack, Rachael Baxter and Catherine Ogden. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
14. Leeds city centre
Members of Leeds City Swimming Club - Linda Hindmarsh, Ian Wilson and Charlotte Niblett - celebrate after the International Pool became one of the six new centre's for professional swimmers. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Share your memories of Leeds in August 1996 with Andrew Hutchinson via email. at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN