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

67. Leeds city centre
Did you ever visit the Night and Day restaurant at Debenhams back in the day? Pictured in October 1998. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

68. Moortown
October 1998 and this new zebra crossing at the junction of King Lane and The Avenue was proving controversial. People complained it was sited too close to a bus stop and held up traffic. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley


70. Birstall
Fred Booth, left, general manager of Club Barcelona, with his staff who were handing out donor cards at the nightclub. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

71. Leeds city centre
Legendary Leeds charity fundraiser Danny Freeman pictured outside Marks & Spencer. He passed in 2004. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

72. Leeds city centre
The countdown to Christmas began with the switch on of the Leeds Lights in November 1998. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson


