This photo of Danny Freeman was taken at his pitch outside Marks & Spencer in the city centre in 1998. It’s one of 38 gems charting the 12 months in life of your Leeds and its residents. It was a year which provided its fair share of ups and downs as well as change and challenges. The photos, plucked from the YEP archive, are sure to prove a talking point for those who called Leeds home at the back end of the 1990s. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
37. Leeds city centre
These protesters attempted to 'reclaim' Albion Street in May 1998. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
38. Harewood
The giant Bertie Bassett Liquorice Allsorts balloon slowly inflates on the grounds of Harewood House in May 1998 ahead of a balloon festival. It was left grounded after strong winds forced the cancellation of the event. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
39. Leeds city centre
Georgia Witt, a pupil at Royal Park Primary School, takes part in the steel band display as part of the city council's Breeze Festival in June 1998. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
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Share your memories of Leeds in 1998 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | YPN Photo: YPN