They turn the splotlight on 1997, a year which featured a raft of celebrity visits, bar openings as well as demonstrations and protests.It was also a 12 months which left Leeds and its residents, like the rest of the world, in mourning after the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. READ MORE: 43 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds retro on facebook
![January 1997 and homeless people enjoy a coffee and a chat together at St Georges Crypt.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwNjc5OTQx.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. Leeds city centre in 1997
January 1997 and homeless people enjoy a coffee and a chat together at St Georges Crypt. Photo: Justin Lloyd
![Did you shop here back in the day? Sugar Lump in the Leeds Corn Exchange pictured in January 1997.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwNjc5OTQy.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Leeds city centre in 1997
Did you shop here back in the day? Sugar Lump in the Leeds Corn Exchange pictured in January 1997. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
![The Famous Five was being staged in the city centre. Pictured are Jon Lee (Julian), Claire Fitton (Ann), Alison Hughes (George), Ben McCosker (Dick) and Sparkle the dog, who plays Timmy.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwNjc5OTQz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Leeds city centre in 1997
The Famous Five was being staged in the city centre. Pictured are Jon Lee (Julian), Claire Fitton (Ann), Alison Hughes (George), Ben McCosker (Dick) and Sparkle the dog, who plays Timmy. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
![Amy Bland enjoys the fun of the Valentines Fair.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwNjc5OTQ0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Leeds city centre in 1997
Amy Bland enjoys the fun of the Valentines Fair. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
![Febraury 1997 and three 'Kiss Kops' were on patrol in city centre to promote Kiss Radio. Pictured, from left, are, Annabelle Corter, Claire Sanderson and Anna Tagg.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwNjc5OTQ1.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Leeds city centre in 1997
Febraury 1997 and three 'Kiss Kops' were on patrol in city centre to promote Kiss Radio. Pictured, from left, are, Annabelle Corter, Claire Sanderson and Anna Tagg. Photo: Roy Fox
![February 1997 and students marched through the city centre campaigning against cuts.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIwNjc5OTQ2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. Leeds city centre in 1997
February 1997 and students marched through the city centre campaigning against cuts. Photo: Justin Lloyd