Familiar photos take you back to Leeds in March 1998

This gallery of memories from the spring of 1998 features familiar faces who would go on to help put Leeds on the map.

Sporting legends Nicola Adam and Danny McGuire are both featured as up and coming fresh faced youngsters in this look back at life around the city in March 1998. The gallery also features other recognisable faces who left a lasting impression on the city. Swimming coach Alf France received a plaque for his service to the sport, Pasta Romagna owner Gilda Porcelli was pictured with the Lord Mayor as an extension to the Albion Place eaterie was unveiled and property magnet Jonathan Morgan was also in the news. These 19 photos, plucked from the YEP archive, chart the 31 days in the life of your city and its residents. 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

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