The pair were taking part in a new scheme at Rothwell Library to encourage pre-school reading at the back end of the 1990s. It is just one of a number of photos featured in this gallery which are sure to put a smile on your face. They all rewind to 1997 and celebrating a year in the life of Rothwell as well as neighbouring Woodlesford and Oulton. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 17 photo memories of Rothwell in 2002 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Rothwell in 1997
February 1997 and work began this month on the creation of a new country park in Rothwell. It was to be sited on the derelict site of the former Rothwell Colliery which closed in 1984. Photo: Peter Thacker
2. Rothwell in 1997
Joe Geekie with his son Joseph enjoying a ride on a roundabout at Springhead Park in June 1997. Photo: Graham Lindley
3. Woodlesford in 1997
Woodflesford's Kevin Brook and Mandy Sadler picured reading lost Emmerdale scripts in January 1997. Photo: Justin Lloyd
5. Rothwell in 1997
Elaine McKone, treasurer of Rothwell Juniors and general manager Dave Pearson with some of their players. Pictured are Sam Raw, Oliver Forrows, Jonathan Doughty, Joshua Ide, Jack Griffiths, Nathan Tinker and John Lunn. Photo: Justin Lloyd
6. Rothwell in 1997
Rothwell's Janet Hart is pictured with her oversized metal handbag which won her first prize in the 'Artist's Book' competition for Leeds College of Art and Design students. Photo: Mel Hulme