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

25. Kirkstall
Life guard Steven Cockshott in the empty pool at Kirkstall Leisure Centre which had been decorated with attractive murals. | YPN Photo: YPN

26. Leeds United
Lee Sharpe presents a Fiat Cinquecento to taxi driver Paul Dixon and his son Andrew at Elland Road. Paul won the car in Dixon's Penalty Shoot Out at half time during the Leeds United's FA Cup clash with Wolves in March 1998. | YPN Photo: YPN

27. Leeds city centre
Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Linda Middleton, has a chat over a coffee at Pasta Romagna with owner Gilda Porcelli at the opening of their new mirrored extension in Albion Place. | YPN Photo: YPN

28. Stanningley
Stanningley RL players and coaches took part in a sponsored 'Truck Pull' to raise funds send the club's three teams to the south of France. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

29. St James's Hospital
One of the most iconic YEP photos of the decade. This is young India Farmer who was in need of a bone marrow transplant. She was pictured at St James's Hospital in March 1998. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

30. Leeds city centre
Students demonstrate outside the Leeds College of Music in March 1998. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding


