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
7. Woodhouse
Members of Leeds University Band were making all the right noises. Pictured, back row left to right, are Liz Muge and Pete Davison. Front: Sally fairfax and Richard Warrington. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Leeds city centre
Helen Rowe from Belle Isle was taking part in a sponsored abseil down the side of the former YEP headquarters on Wellington Street. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
9. Horsforth
Kevin Simpson after having his charity haircut at The Hair Shop in aid of the Hayley Grundy Appeal. | YPN Photo: YPN
10. Leeds city centre
University of Leeds students were setting off for Morroco on a sponsored hitch hike for the charity 'Link Africa'. Pictured are, back, Hassan Abassi, Sarah Wilson and Elle Perkins. Front: Sarah Arbia and Andy Curran. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. West Park
Young dancers audition at the Northern Ballet Theatre for the 20 places up for grabs on the annual Easter course. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
12. Leeds city centre
Babe was being staged at the Grand Theatre. Pictured is Farmer Hoggett (Anthony Pedley) and Babe played by Karen Briffett. The sheep are from the Lara Academy of Dance in Wortley. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley