Cookridge Primary was facing an uncertain future in 1998 after council chiefs unveiled plans to merge it with Tinshill Primary on one site. The proposal caused uproar and a fierce backlash from pupils, parents and staff all determined to fight to save it. Their campaign featured a demonstration outside Leeds Civic Hall, a petition delivered to education chiefs and a protest which involved forming a human chain around the school. Meanwhile down the road in neighbouring Horsforth, residents were unhappy about the amount of parked cars clogging up the streets while others were keen to see the launch of a town council. Enjoy these photos celebrating a year in the life of Cookridge and Horsforth in 1998. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 11 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Cookridge in 1998
Aerobic exercising facilities at Esporta Leisure inside Cookridge Hall Country Club.
2. Horsforth in 1998
Were you eating here - The Last Viceroy restaurant on New Road Side - back in the day> Pictured in January 1998. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
3. Horsforth in 1998
Horsforth St. Margaret's who played in the West Yorkshire League. Photo: Steve Riding
4. Horsforth in 1998
January 1998 and a petition was handed over calling for the setting up Horsforth Town Council. Pictured, left to right, is professor Tom Nossiter (chairman), handing a petition to the council's Paul Rogerson. Looking on Carolyn Coleman (Secretary). Photo: James Hardisty
5. Cookridge in 1998
Cookridge Primary School protesters pictured before the council meeting at the Civic Hall in February 1998. Photo: Mel Hulme
6. Cookridge in 1998
March 1998 and a public meeting was held to discuss the proposal to amalgamate Cookridge Primary and Tinshill Primary. Photo: Dan Oxtoby