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
13. Leeds city centre
Leeds Supertram inspector, Sir Norman King, centre, leads his enquiry team out on the streets of the city centre to assess listed buildings and conservation areas which could be affected by the project. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
14. Leeds city centre
Medical students from St James's Hospital held a charity stretcher push around the city centre. PIctured, from,left, are Colin Speers, Chris Maden, Sophie McKendrick, Justin Ratnasingham and Daniel Morritt. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
15. Leeds city centre
Cast members from musical Fame baing staged at the Leeds Grand Theatre pose for a photo-call. Pictured, from left, are Suzie Boyle, Craig Urbani and Kimberley Partridge. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
16. Leeds city centre
Mr Motivator gets the public on their feet during his visit to Dortmund Square in July 1997. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
17. Leeds city centre
August 1997 and traffic wardens try to solve the traffic congestion on Vicar Lane caused by the introduction of a new two way system. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
18. Leeds city centre
Paul Ryan, centre, and Bob Porteus (right) of Leeds city centre management, introduce themselves to Tim Dodd, of Marks & Spencers on Briggate. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd