It was a year which featured a kind-hearted gesture to pupils at an infant school in the town from a teaching assistant who was retiring after close on three decades. 1999 will also be remembered for a new look Morley Market as well as Morley Carnival which proved a hit with revellers, young and old. Charity also played a part during the year as well as a focus on community spirit. Enjoy these photo memories charting 12 months in the life of LS27. READ MORE: 12 photo memories of Morley in 2004 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Morley in 1999
Janjuary 1999 and head teacher at Morley High, Dr Roland Walker, with a new statue depicting a phoenix rising from the flames. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
2. Morley in 1999
Do you remember Morley champion Scrabble enthusiasts Roy and Shirley Midgeley? Photo: Keith Lawson
3. Morley in 1999
Morley band Playground performed a gig to raise money for the road traffic victims charity 'Road Peace'. Pictured are group members Andrew and Christopher Birkenshaw. Photo: Justin Lloyd
4. Morley in 1999
These youngsters were all smiles after enjoying a Punch and Judy show at Morley Carnival in June 1999. Photo: Keith Lawson
6. Morley in 1999
Football was the winner when Cross Hall Junior School hosted an F.A. initiative in May 1999. Photo: Mark Bickerdike