Eagle-eyed drivers spotted a new spelling of Harehills - featuring three l's - on a road sign on the Sheepscar Interchange in Leeds. This was Leeds in May 1997, a month which featured a regiment exercising their right of Freedom of the City and the Elland Road pitch ripped up. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcasing 31 days in the life of your Leeds at the back end of the 1990s. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs: Chapel Allerton, Sheepscar, Chapeltown and Little London LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Leeds in May 1997
Leeds Schools Music Association held a concert at Leeds Town Hall. Pictured are a group of young violinists playing the Can Can conducted by Susan Derry. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Leeds in May 1997
Otley residents met councillors and officials to discuss concerns over plans for a new housing development in the town. Photo: Steve Riding
9. Leeds in May 1997
A 'magic carpet' travelled around libraries in Leeds encourage children to explore exotic locations through books. Pictured is Leeds children's librarian Margaret Devine reading books on the 'Magic Carpet' at Moor Allerton Library with sisters Kate and Alice Wadkin. Photo: Mel Hulme
10. Leeds in May 1997
This is Angela Clerkin who played Feathers the Penguin in a production of Wallace and Gromit being staged at Leeds Grand Theatre. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
11. Leeds in May 1997
Ryan Bailey scores the second try for Leeds and Hunslet U-13s despite the attentions of the St Helens defence in the English School's RL Cup Final played at Headingley. Photo: Peter Thacker
12. Leeds in May 1997
Famous characters from the Cluedo game gathered at the Abbey House Museum to promote the Leeds Cluedo Challenge. Pictured in the DeLacy room are characters, from left, James Palmer, (Professor Plum) Jim Bright, (Rev Green) David Shaw, (Col Mustard) Sheila Bower, (Mrs Peacock) Jackie Bennett, (Mrs White) and Stephanie Dixon, (Miss Scarlett).