It captures on camera friendship and conversation - a snapshot of life in Leeds during the late 1990s. The photo shows homeless people having a coffee and a chat together at St George’s Crypt. It was taken in early 1997 and is one of 16 photos which make up a gallery showcasing the year in the life of Leeds and its residents. It was a 12 months which featured a historic city centre pub reopening after a refurbishment and a parade to celebrate the third anniversary of the opening of Tetley's Brewery Wharf. The collection of images have been plucked from the YEP archive and are sure to evoke memories for a generation of people who called Leeds home back in the day. READ MORE: Memories of loved and lost Leeds city centre cinemas LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds city centre
Homeless men enjoy a coffee and a chat together at St George's Crypt in January 1997. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
2. Leeds city centre
The Victoria Family & Commercial Hotel on Great George Street pictured in May 1997 after a refurbishment. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
3. Headingley
A bird's eye view of the action during the England v Australia Test in July 1997. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
4. Leeds city centre
A makeover for Canova 'Venus' at Leeds Art City Gallery in November 1997. Pictured is conservationist Tessa Jackson with helper Harry Fagan. | Jim Moran Photo: Jim Moran
5. Otley
Otley market stalls crowd close to the shops in Kirkgate in January 1997. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
