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
25. Leeds in 1999
A view looking up Bishopgate. Dino's italian restaurant is on the left with the Queens Hotel also visible on left. On the right the Scarborough Hotel can be seen. Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
26. Leeds city centre
Martyn Bracegridle runs along Wellington Street on his Lands End to Lands End run via John O'Groats challenge. He had already completed more than 1,300 of the 2,000 mile run in aid of Mencap and Marie Curie Cancer Care. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
27. Leeds city centre
Art's Cafe on Call Lane pictured in October 1999. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
28. Leeds city centre
A busy Albion Street in September 1999. People sit on the chairs outside the sandwich shop. Leeds Shopping Plaza is to the left and in particular, JJB Sports Superstore. On the right is The Link, mobile phone shop, Waterstones, booksellers and Specsavers, opticians. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
29. Leeds city centre
Leeds's own Nell McAndrew, who played computer game heroine Lara Croft, was voted Yorkshire Personality of the Year at the Yorkshire Young Achiever Awards. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
30. Leeds city centre
The corner of the Light complex which is on junction of Albion Street and The Headrow. At the time of this photograph in October 1999 The Light is in the process of development. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net