It brings together 12 months of memories from Middleton in 1997, a year which the south Leeds community stood tall and proud. Pictured above is Jackie Mudd who could remember some 1,500 drinks requested by customers from behind the bar at The Middleton Arms. It was also a year which the future of Lakeside Cafe at Middleton Park was under the spotlight. Enjoy these photo memories plucked from the YEP archive which celebrate life in LS10. READ MORE: 15 photo memories from around Beeston in 2000 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Middleton in 1997
Middleton Railway chairman Ian Smith is pictured driving a Saddle Tank Engine to pull the new arrival, the Oil Tank Engine. Photo: Mel Hulme
8. Middleton in 1997
Children collected musical instruments at Leeds Co-op at Benyon House, Middleton as part of its 'Music for Schools' scheme. Pictured are Louise Norberry, Natalie Collins, Corinne Dyer, Adam Ramoth and Matthew Lee. Photo: Roy Fox
9. Middleton in 1997
Chloe Bottom meets Postman Pat and his cat Jess at Middleton Railway in May 1997. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
10. Middleton in 1997
Pupil Oliver Kelly, pictured with one of the angling instruments after a presentation at Clapgate Primary School in Belle Isle. Photo: Roy Fox
11. Middleton in 1997
A new children's play area at Middleton Park was opened by the Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun Linda Middleton. She is pictured with Emily Barran trying out a new ride. Photo: James Hardisty
12. Middleton in 1997
Youngsters took part in the Middleton Park Challenge which involved stamina, observation and the ability to work as a team. Pictured is Richard Foster during a timed event. Photo: James Hardisty