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

13. Leeds in 1999
Grass grows on the terraces of the old Headingley Rugby Union ground at Kirkstall, before the developers move in to build on the site. Photo: Gary Longbottom

14. Leeds in 1999
Preservation officers at Temple Newsam House introduced pigs to help regenerate areas of the estate's woods. Photo: Mel Hulme

15. Leeds in 1999
Colin Richardson, headteacher at Cockburn High, is pictured in the school's new dining area with Year 7 pupils, from left, Tyrone Clarke, Stuart Wood and Zoe Mitchell. Photo: Gary Longbottom

16. Leeds in 1999
Pupils from Temple Newsam Halton Primary took part in a Tudor dance session with music from the Leeds schools Woodwind Trio. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

17. Leeds in 1999
Members of the cast from the West Yorkshire Playhouse production of 'Singin' in the Rain'" get some rehearsal time in the real stuff. Pictured are Rebecca Thornhill, Paul Robinson, Zoe Hart and Mark Channon. Photo: Mike Cowling

18. Leeds in 1999
Dewsbury Road scorers in the 5-3 win against neighbours Holbeck in the Leeds Combination League Premier Division. Pictured, from left, are Andrew Bellenie, James Wright and Bob Wenstrom. Photo: Steve Riding


