They turn back the clock to showcase a city at work rest and play in the heart of Leeds in 1997. It proved to be a 12 months of protest, fun and fundraising for a city and its residents. These 24 photo memories, plucked from the YEP archive, highlight the news stories making the headlines during the year and reveal a raft of celebritiy visits from the world of music and entertainment. READ MORE: 16 of the best colour photos celebrate life in Leeds during the 1980s 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
Febraury 1997 and three 'Kiss Kops' were on patrol in city centre to promote Kiss Radio. Pictured, from left, are, Annabelle Corter, Claire Sanderson and Anna Tagg. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
8. Leeds city centre
February 1997 and students marched through the city centre campaigning against cuts. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
9. Leeds city centre
Your YEP snapped Leeds's own Scary Spice Mel B outside The Conservatory in March 1997 where she hosted a private party for family and friends. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
10. Leeds city centre
The Star Wars trilogy opened at the Odeon cinema with staff dressed up for then occasion. Pictured, from left, Steve Jacklin, as Darth Vader 1, Samantha Murphy, as Princess Leia, and Stephanie Lennon, as Darth Vader 2. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
11. Leeds city centre
Campaigners were celebrating victory to save free bus passes for the blind. Pictured at a city centre bus stop are campaigner Ivy Needham with Alan Oldroyd and Barry Naylor from the National Federation of the Blind. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
12. Leeds city centre
Rock band Cast - from left, Liam Tyson, John Power, Keith O'Neill, and Peter Wilkinson - get ready for a signing session at HMV in April 1997. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby