They turn back the clock to 1998, a year in which traffic and travel enjoyed somewhat of a renaissance. Super bus lanes were introduced while European Union funding helped launch an experiment in car sharing on Stanningley Road. City centre landmarks are featured in this gallery using photos from the YEP archive as well as memories from around the suburbs with all four corners of the city in focus. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

55. Meanwood
A brownfield development on the former Merlin Gerin site at Meanwood Road in July 1998. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson

56. Temple Newsam
Revellers at Party in the Park in July 1998. Pop star Louise was the headline act. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

57. Leeds United
VfL Wolfsburg players look on as a masked mascot in a Leeds kit walks onto the pitch before the pre-season friendly between the two sides in Germany in August 1998. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

58. Rothwell
A lorry overturned on the roundabout outside Rothwell Sports Centre in August 1998. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

59. Leeds
Work continued on the M1/ A1 link road in August 1998. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

60. Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam hosted the V98 Festival in August 1998. Were you among the crowd? Acts included The Verve, All Saints, Green Day and Feeder. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike


