They turn back the clock to 1999 and showcase a city looking forward to the dawn of a new millennium. City centre landmarks are in focus as well as memories from the suburbs with Kirkstall, Wortley, Seacroft and East End Park all featured. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: The story of a quirky Leeds pub 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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Staff at Hesco Bastion celebrate after owner Jimmy Heselden, centre, announced he was paying for them to go on holiday to Benidorm. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

8. Leeds in 1999
Artist Amy Preater and out-patient Samantha Hellewell with part of the coral reef mural in the Hydrotherapy Unit at Leeds General Infirmary. Photo: Mel Hulme

9. Leeds in 1999
This is Charlie Swift, avid bear collector and owner of 'Bear and Me' at Granary Wharf. Photo: Emma Nichols

10. Leeds in 1999
Mount St Mary's Primary in East End Park was awarded £40,000 to rebuild the school. Headteacher Martin Flannery is pictured celebrating the news with pupils. Photo: Emma Nichols

11. Leeds in 1999
A model of the proposed Millennium Square unveiled in October 1999. Photo: Justin Lloyd

12. Leeds in 1999
Leeds United's banqueting suite was preparing to cater for 14,000 diners over the festive season. Pictured, from left, are banqueting manager Alan Hegarty with head chef Andrew Dobson with Leeds United crackers. Photo: Gary Longbottom


