Devoted photos take you back to Leeds in December 1997

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