Abbey House Museum had received £1.5 million for a major refurbishment programme to give better access for disabled visitors, a cafe and improved exhibitions and displays. One of the most popular features , the Victorian streets, was set to e re-furbished to give a more authentic view of life for rich and poor people in urban Leeds during the 19th century. The photo is one of more than 20 plucked from the YEP archive charting a month in the life of Leeds and its residents in December 1997. It was 31 days which featured workers at a Leeds firm celebrating scooping £102,601 on The National Lottery. It was al oa month the Leeds United family was also mourning one of its own - club legend Billy Bremner. 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
13. Cookridge
Cookridge Primary staged a protest at Leeds Civic Hall over the proposed closure of the school. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
14. Gildersome
Angela Lunn, manager of Gildersome Spurs U-9s with first team captain Andrew Slater wearing the new kit presented to them by Dennis Cook of Rawcliffe's after their old kit was stolen. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
15. Harehills
Ready for competition. Professional pool champion Sue Thompson ready for all comers at the Fforde Green pub. | Bruce Greer Photo: Bruce Greer
16. Leeds United
Young Leeds United fans read some of the tributes on the gates at Elland Road to the late great Billy Bremner. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
17. Woodhouse
No pain, no gain... This student walks along hot coals at Leeds Metropolitan University to raise money for the Marie Curie Cancer charity. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
18. Armley
Syndicate leader, Eileen Johnson, showers her colleagues after M&E Johnson workers after scooping £102,601 on The National Lottery. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby