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

19. Boston Spa
Leeds United manager George Graham opened a new all-weather pitch at Boston Spa School. | YPN Photo: YPN

20. Leeds city centre
Mr Motivator gets the public on their feet during his visit to Dortmund Square. | YPN Photo: YPN

21. Armley
HM Prison Leeds held a fayre to mark its 150th anniversary. Pictured are Bill Duce (left) and Pete Beric in 19th century prison uniforms. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

22. Leeds city centre
Leeds folk couldn't believe their eyes as a Roman legionnaire walked past under the guise of Nick Trustram Eve on his sponsored walk from Kent to Carlisle in aid of Combat Stress. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

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Share your memories of Leeds in July 1997 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker


