They showcase news stories from around the city in July of 1997. The gallery brings together memories of the weird, wacky and wonderful. Nostalgia from the city centre is featured as well as the suburbs with Kirkstall, Temple Newsam, Crossgates and Horsforth all in focus. 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. Leeds city centre
A member of the public manages to get comfortable on the 'unsittable seat' on the canalside at Granary Wharf. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

8. Headingley
The view from the balcony of the Hotel Budapest overlooking Headingley as England play Australia in the Test Match. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

9. Leeds city centre
Charles, the Tetley's Shire horse was representing Leeds in Bloom by reviving an old tradition of horse dressing. He is helped by Tetley's groomers Mark Lees, left, and Geoff Swann at Park Square. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

10. Crossgates
The Cross Gates Twins and Toddlers Club, based at Cross Gates Methodist Church Hall, were celebrating their first birthday. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

11. Hyde Park
Wayne Hemmingway tries out the new skateboard area creating using the old tennis court space. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight

12. Leeds in July 1997
Band Stiff Little Fingers were at the Virgin Megastore on Albion Street to sign copies of their new album Tinderbox.


