Stuart Needham proposed to his girlfriend Julie Ratford on the big wheel at the Valentine’s Fair in Leeds city centre. Your YEP has no idea whether they went on to tie the knot but this writer, a hopeless romantic who loves love, would like to think so. This was Leeds in February 1998 and romance extended beyond all the fun of the fair with four members of staff at a city jewellers all pregnant at the same time. This wonderful collection of photos, plucked from the YEP archive, chart the 28 days and showcase the news stories making the news during the month. 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
13. Bardsey
This is Gill Smithson from Bardsey who had raised thousands of pounds for Guide Dogs for the Blind. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
14. Beeston
Green-fingered David Tallant uses a special plot for disabled gardeners at Clarke Field Allotments on Dewsbury Road. He is watched by John Robinson. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
15. Middleton
A giant miner sculpture by artist Kevin Harrison and pupils from Middleton Park takes up its position alongside the M1 on the approach into Leeds. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
16. Bramley
Artist Gill Russell with her Cardboard City on the Leeds Ring Road roundabout. | Chris Lawton Photo: Chris Lawton
17. East End Park
East End Park Junior Football Club were celebrating a new kit and sponsor. | YPN Photo: YPN
18. Morley
Lollipop lady Kate Stone who helped pupils cross the road outside Victoria Primary in Morley was celebrating a year long extension to her contract after a school campaign to keep her on. | YPN Photo: YPN