A garden sculpture in the shape of a figure riding a horse was enjoyed by motorists as they approached the A1 and A58 roundabout into the market town. The year was 1999 and the 'Millennium men' of Maustin Caravan Park revealed to their wives what they had shown the world while the market town was looking blooming marvellous in the spring thanks to a riot of colour. Enjoy these photos showcasing 12 months in the life of LS22. READ MORE: 21 unseen photos of Wetherby from the 1980s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Wetherby in 1999
Pupils at St Josephs RC Primary busy at work on an English project in February 1999. Photo: Mike Cowling
2. Wetherby in 1999
Pilates instructor Ian Dilworth is pictured teaching a class at Wetherby Town Hall in January 1999. Photo: Gary Longbottom
3. Wetherby in 1999
May 1999 and pictured is Gerry Appleyard with his own 'Lilliput' in the back garden of his home at Walton near Wetherby. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
4. Wetherby in 1999
The Millennium men of Maustin Caravan Park near Wetherby, showed their wives what they have revealed to the world at the site in September 1999. Photo: Mel Hulme
5. Wetherby in 1999
Blooms on the streets of Wetherby town centre in May 1999. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
6. Wetherby in 1999
The view down the home straight towards the new Millenium Stand at Wetherby Racecourse in November 1999. Photo: Peter Langford