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

79. Leeds United
David Batty talks to the media in December 1998 after returning to Leeds United. | YPN Photo: YPN

80. Roundhay
Staff at Tropical World decided on a name for a baby Marmoset monkey who was nursed back to health after his mother died. Keepers picked Mogwai chosen by Annie Oldfield, nine, from Middleton. | YPN Photo: YPN

81. Leeds city centre
Nurses on one of the assessment wards at Leeds General Infirmary. | YPN Photo: YPN

82. Leeds
A new-look form of transport 'The Road Train' which could become a familiar sight on the streets of Leeds. Pictured in December 1998. | YPN Photo: YPN

83. Leeds city centre
The Criterion Place car park opened in December 1998. | YPN Photo: YPN

84. Enjoyed this gallery?
Share your memories of Leeds in 1998 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN


