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

73. Meanwood
Leeds's own Lara Croft, Nell McAndrew, joined entrepreneur Dylan Wilk at Gameplay in November 1998 | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

74. Morley
Santa arrived on his Sleigh at the White Rose Centre in November 1998. | Peter Langford Photo: Peter Langford

75. Yeadon
Residents of Parkland View were demanding action in November 1998 to remove a 20ft blue container that has been near their homes for two years. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

76. Adel
Fomer Leeds United midfielder Vinnie Jones was back in the city to open the new Alldays food store on Otley Road in December 1998. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

77. Leeds city centre
A bomb disposal officer makes his way through a cordon after a suspicious package was discovered at McDonald's in the St John's Centre. | YPN Photo: YPN

78. Leeds city centre
Members of Cookridge-based charity Caring for Life slept out overnight on the steps of Leeds Town Hall to raise money for the homeless. Pictured are Sue Hoey, Brain Batley, Lis Wilcox and Daniel Vazquez. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling


