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
13. Morley in 1999
Kevin Scarth and Sylvia Hodges of the family research group at Morley Library, check into some family history on a micro-fiche.
14. Morley in 1999
Players Jamie Barker (left) and Lee Blenkin with Karen Bywater at the rehearsal for the pantomime Ali Baba and the Fourteen Thieves being staged at Morley RFC in March 1999. Photo: Mel Hulme
15. Morley in 1999
Lollipop lady Kath Stone retired after 32 years. She is pictured with some of the pupils at Victoria Junior and Infant School.
16. Morley in 1999
Sarah Dalton (left) and her sister Hannah on the steps of Morley Town Hall launching a campaign to collect sleeping bags for the homeless. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
17. Morley in 1999
Kathleen Barron (front) ex-pupil and classroom assistant at Cross Hall Infants was retiring after 29 years. She treated pupils to a disco at the school and a free ice cream. Photo: Mel Hulme
18. Morley in 1999
April 1999 and residents on Zoar Street blocked the road in a protest over fast cars using the street as a rat run. Photo: Paula Solloway