Retail giant Harvey Nichols launched a special charity auction in aid of the RSPCA through special window displays. And helping promote the fundraising drive was Harry who is pictured with RSPCA animal care assistant Tracy Girt and store general manager Ian McCandlish. This was Leeds in September 1997, a month which also featured a Leeds United legend in the recording studio, a home grown Coronation Street star at St James's Hospital to open a new breast cancer unit and a funding boost for the City Varieties. Enjoy these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcasing 30 days in the life of your Leeds. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Leeds in September 1997
This is Katie Mountain who helped raise £1,500 for Cancer Research UK with other children kids from Little Rascals day nursery in Leeds. Photo: Sam Atkins
2. Leeds in September 1997
Inside city centre restaurant Rascasse. Pictured is chef Simon Gueller working on his Roast Partridge Pancetta with fresh thyme. Photo: Charles Knight
3. Leeds in September 1997
Leeds United legend John Charles is pictured in the recording studio laying down 'Sixteen Tons'. Photo: Sam Atkins
4. Leeds in September 1997
Coronation Street star Debbie McAndrew, who played Angie in the soap, made a flying visit to her home city. She stopped off at the Womens Health Matters conference at Oxford Place Methodist Centre. She is pictured with entertainer Misoshi. Photo: Mel Hulme
5. Leeds in September 1997
Drivers faced long delays as they left Leeds Grammar School to join the in-bound rush-hour traffic heading towards Leeds on the A61. Photo: James Hardisty
6. Leeds in September 1997
Dutch police officers are pictured visiting the Leeds Watch-CCTV Network at Merrion House. Photo: Mel Hulme