The main image is of Martin Goulding who was well known as the landlord of The Original Oak. He was celebrating after being named Barman of the Year in January 1999. The photo is one of more than 20 plucked from the YEP archive charting the news stories which were making the news around the city during the month. It was a 31 days which saw plans revealed for the future of Clarence Dock and Kirkgate Market traders threatened with suspension as their stalls crossed over a black line by an inch. READ MORE: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel 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 General Infirmary
Samantha Cooper from Pudsey with her new born son Sam who was the first baby of 1999 born at Leeds General Infirmary. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling
8. Leeds city centre
Absinth - 70 per cent proof - was on the drinks menu at Velvet in Hirst's Yard. It was priced at £4 a shot with customers only allowed two shots per visit. Barman Martin Stoney is pictured with bottles of the booze. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
9. Weetwood
Splashing out. Pupils from Moorlands School dive in after the opening of their purpose built swimming pool. | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer
11. Kippax
This is newsagent Colin Eastwood who was retiring after 50 years. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
12. Allerton Bywater
Pupils at Allerton Bywater Primary School had won an environment award. Pictured, from left, are Emma Kent, Adam Fairhead, Christopher Longthorpe and Laura Smith working on seeing how water journeys from the reservoir to the home. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom