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
19. Leeds United
Leeds United playersAlfe Haaland, Lee Bowyer, Rod Wallace, Gary Kelly, Andy Gray, David Wetherall and Ian Harte admire the new suit worn by Daragh Corcoran. | YPN Photo: YPN
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