A mural to cyclist Beryl Burton OBE was unveiled in the town during 1998 by her daughter Denise Burton-Cole and husband Charles. It was also a year in which Morley High School bounced back after a devastating fire. Morley Market benefited from a revamp with two celebrity look-a-likes turning out for the occasion. And Morley Fire Station said farewell to a long serving colleague while the first tattoo parlour opened in the town. Enjoy these photo memories showcasing 12 months in the life of Morley in 1998. READ MORE: Fabulous colour photos celebrate life in Morley during the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Morley in 1998
April 1998 and more than 100 sixth form students at Morley High took part in a sponsored knit at the school to raise funds for the Arthritis Research Campaign. Pictured are students James Tracey and Deborah O'Donnell. Photo: Mel Hulme
2. Morley in 1998
Laurel and Hardy look-a-likes Jim McClure (Oliver Hardy) and Gary Slade (Stan Laurel) opened a refurbished Morley Market. Photo: Gary Longbottom
3. Morley in 1998
This is Andrew Ainslie, known affectionately as 'Zippy' to colleagues at Morley Fire Station, was retiring after 25 years service. Photo: Bruce Greer
4. Morley in 1998
Pupils from Woodkirk High took part in a project to raise funds to provide garden furniture for the residents of Siegen Manor in Morley. Pupils, pictured with residents are, John Nall, Jonathan Harrison, Laura Kurij and her sister Nina Kurij. Photo: Graham Lindley
5. Morley in 1998
Did you buy a car from Morley's West Riding Motor Auctions back in the day? Picturd is director Nigel Fletcher in September 1998. Photo: Keith Lawson
6. Morley in 1998
Jeremy Tiffin of Morley breaks away with the ball against Harrogate in September 1998. Photo: Graham Lindley