Roundhay, Thorner, Alwoodley, Moortown, Shadwell and Wetherby are all featured in this rewind to 1997, a year in community-spirit burned bright. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 36 photos to take you back to north Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
13. North Leeds in 1997
Did you ever enjoy a meal here back in the day? The Embassy restaurant on Roundhay Road. Pictured is owner Richard Wray. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
14. North Leeds in 1997
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Roundhay Fox pictured in May 1997. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
15. North Leeds in 1997
Postmen sorting letters at Moortown delivery office in January 1997. Photo: Mel Hulme
16. North Leeds in 1997
Do you remember these shops in Oakwood? Photo: Keith Allison
17. North Leeds in 1997
Happy to be at Filey after the Great Yorkshire Bike Ride is this group of four cyclists from Thorner. They were all neighbours, from left, are Barry Clarkson, Steve Healey, Richard Eshelby and Dawn Clarkson. Photo: Mike Cowling
18. North Leeds in 1997
The Streets of Leeds pub was the new sponsor of Roundhay Tennis Club in August 1997. Pictured, from left, are Richard Palmer-Jones, Mike Kasher, Neil Hillerby (captain), Neil Hamer, James Hodgeson, Chris Hobbs and Matthew McTurk with pub manager Tanya Besford. Photo: Dan Oxtoby