A Victorian postbox , dating back to 1855, was destined for scrap after being damaged by a car. That was until Ilkley residents successfully campaigned for its repair. The Royal Mail shelled out £4,000 foir its restoration with the postbox put back in use on Denton Road in the town. This was Leeds in 1999, a year which also featured plans being revealed to replace the dot matrix system on the boards at Leeds City Station. This gallery of 20 photos, plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive, charts a 12 months to remember in the life of the city and its residents. 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
7. Leeds city centre
The Grand Arcade pictured in December 1999. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
8. Chapel Allerton
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Three Hulats on Harrogate Road pictured in February 1999. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
9. Leeds city centre
Female barber shop singers The White Rosettes were celebrating in November 1999 after winning a silver medal in the National Championships. Pictured, centre, is musical director Sally McLean. | Victor de Jesus/UNP Photo: Victor de Jesus/UNP
10. Leeds city centre
Barbara Taylor Bradford at the Queens Hotel in July 1999 for the Yorkshire Post Literary Luncheon. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson
11. Cross Green
Staff at Hesco Bastion were celebrating after their boss Jimmy Heselden, pictured centre, was paying for them to go on holiday. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
12. Headingley
Sachin Tendulkar pictured in the nets in May 1999 after the match between Yorkshire and India at Harrogate was abandoned due to water on the pitch. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding