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

43. Roundhay Park
The mass of runners in the Race for Life event held at Roundhay Park in May 1998. | YPN Photo: YPN

44. Leeds city centre
These protesters attempted to 'reclaim' Albion Street in May 1998. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

45. Armley
West Leeds RFC were at Twickenham for the Tetley Bitter Vase Final in May 1998. Cheering them on are, back from left, Joe Hirst and Kirsty Jewell. Front row, from left, Stephanie Wrigglesworth, Amy Peace and her sister, Emma. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling

46. Harewood House
The giant Bertie Bassett Liquorice Allsorts balloon slowly inflates on the grounds of Harewood House in May 1998 ahead of a balloon festival. It was left grounded after strong winds forced the cancellation of the event. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

47. Meanwood
June 1998 and pupils at Cardinal Heenan High School were forced to sit their exams in a school hall where the roof leaked. | YPN Photo: YPN

48. Leeds city centre
Harvey Nichols staff, from left, Christine Wade, Ruth Williams and Jane Campy enjoy a cocktail after work at the opening of Break for the Border on Lower Briggate. Pictured in June 1998. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd


