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
19. Leeds city centre
Big Rory, Morag and wee Malky, showed Harvey Nichols a style of their own as the giant family strutted around city centre entertaining the public as part of the Rhythms of the City festival. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
20. Leeds city centre
September 1997 and a flower seller prepares his city centre stall. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
21. Leeds city centre
Past murders and mysteries were set to be brought back to life on a special Halloween walk taking place through the city centre in October 1997. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
22. Leeds city centre
November 1997 and M&S's city centre store was chosen as the location of its first ever in-store coffee bar. It was opened by Harry Seddon who worked as an operations supervisor for the retailer for 51 years. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
24. Leeds city centre
The dance floor at city centre nightspot Zacks. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby