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
13. Cookridge in 1998
Cookridge Methodist Church was being plagued by vandals in December 1998 who were repeatedly smashing windows. Pictured is David Hails and Colin Hutchinson. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
14. Horsforth in 1998
Did you enjoy an Italian meal here back in the day? Fat Franco's on New Road Side in Horsforth.
15. Horsforth in 1998
Did you buy a holiday from these ladies back in the day? The Horsforth branch of Althams.
16. Horsforth in 1998
Kevin Simpson after having his charity haircut at The Hair Shop in Horsforth in aid of the Hayley Grundy Appeal. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
17. Horsforth in 1998
St Margaret's Church hosted an 'All Creatures Great and Small' service. Pictured is Sophia Jones-Leavett who sang in the choir with her rabbit Thumper.
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