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

7. Leeds city centre
The morning after the night before. A deserted Briggate on New Year's Day in the city centre. | YPN Photo: YPN

8. Armley
Inside the showroom at First Computers on Armley Road in January 1998. | YPN Photo: YPN

9. Tinshill
This is Rod Stanyon who was raging in January 1998 after these pipes were left outside his home. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

10. Headingley
New Leeds Rhinos head coach Graham Murray takes training for the first time. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

11. Leeds United
Alan Smith tries to get on the end of a cross during the FA Youth Cup clash against Crystal Palace at Elland Road in January 1998. A young Jonathan Woodgate can be seen in the background. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

12. Leeds city centre
Leeds residents appeared on the sides City Link buses under the City Council's Vision for Leeds scheme in which people were being asked what they would like to see happen in the city. Pictured is Sarah Ritson and daughter Isobel. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker


