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

31. Leeds
This is Jane Hemsley who contacted the YEP's Consumerwatch desk in March 1998 as she was having trouble with her mobile phone. Doesn't it look outdated? | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

32. March 1998
Remember the defaced miner sculpture near to the M1 motorway in Leeds? | jpimedia Photo: Mark Bickerdike

33. March 1998
Leeds City Council's existing Leonardo building at the junction of Cookridge Street and Great George Street received its crowning glory when this corona was fitted to the roof structure. | jpimedia Photo: Peter Thacker

34. Belle Isle
Leeds's own pop star Sean Conlon of 5ive fame was at South Leeds Stadium in March 1998 | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

35. Morley
Sainsbury's Savacentre at the White Rose Centre pictured in April 1998. | YPN Photo: YPN

36. Leeds city centre
This Leeds City Council byelaws notice was posted outside the Leeds Art Gallery warning against the use of roller blades and skateboards. | YPN Photo: YPN


