Leeds city centre as well as suburbs including Otley, Headingley, Lincoln Green, Hunslet and Kirkstall are featured this rewind to 1999, a year which proved one to remember for residents. The images are a mix from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. 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
7. Leeds city centre
Malcolm Michaels Quality Butchers on row 6 of Kirkgate Market in September 1999. One poster advertises the 'Millenium Mega Pack' consisting of loin chops, mince, sliced lamb, liver, chicken legs, beef steak, sliced pork and three good joints for only £20. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
8. Otley
This is Eileen and Maurice Armstrong teaching the E group of Leeds City Council Swim Training Scheme, at the Chippendale Pool in Otley where they have taught for the last 20 years. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Leeds city centre
The corner of Lands Lane and Albion Place looking towards Briggate in September 1999. Shops visible include River Island and Next. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
10. Armley
Crown House on Armley Road in November 1999. The Albion Inn can be seen on right at the junction with Brunel Street. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
11. Leeds city centre
The entrance to Planet Earth night club which was in the basement of the Queens Hotel. There is a banner displayed advertising New Years Eve tickets'. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
12. Harehills\
Harehills Matters a newly-formed community action group ,took part in a street clean-up. Pictured are local children helping Harehills Matters members Richard Gale and Karen Harris on Back Sandhurst Road in June 1999. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme