17 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1998

These wonderful photos chart a year in the life of Leeds at the back end of the 1990s.

The gallery of memories from 1998 is powered by photos from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive and showcase reflections of the everyday around the city. News stories making the headlines from back in the day are featured as well as memories from around the suburbs with Hunslet, Crossgates, Meanwood, Bramley and Headingley all in focus. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

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