Community spirit shines though in this gallery focusing on 1997 although LS19 was a postcode with its fair share of challenges. Your YEP highlighted the challenging conditions endured by pupils and staff at a primary school in the village. It was a 12 months which featured celebrations, sporting success and a focus on a star of the future. Enjoy these memories charting a year in the life of Rawdon and its residents. Spotted anyone you know? READ MORE: 15 photo memories of Yeadon and Rawdon in 1999 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
. Rawdon in 1997
Enjoy these photo memories from around Rawdon in 1997. PIC: Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
. Rawdon in 1997
The toilet block for 160 pupils in outside classrooms at Rawdon Littlemoor Junior School in January 1997. Photo: Roy Fox
. Rawdon in 1997
Feeding time for the ostriches at Greenside Farm in Rawdon in March 1997. Photo: Peter Thacker
. Rawdon in 1997
January 1997 and Rawdon AFC were celebrating a 9-1 Wharfedale Triangle League win against Westfield. Pictured are five of the six players made the scoresheet. From left, Lee Poole (2), Craig Thornton, Martin Gilks, Stuart Clarke and Dave Gilks (3). Photo: Steve Riding
. Rawdon in 1997
This is Rawdon's own Chris Shaw who was making a splash in the world of water skiing.
. Rawdon in 1997
Pupils at Rawdon C of E Primary were transported back to the Victorian era in December 1997. Photo: Sam Atkins
. Rawdon in 1997
Does this 12-year-old look familiar? It's Rawdon's own Verity Rushworth pictured in December 1997 who would go on to carve out a successful acting career. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
. Rawdon in 1997
Pupooils on the playground at Rawdon Littlemoor Junior School in January 1997. Photo: Roy Fox
. Rawdon in 1997
Principals of Rawdon Amateur Operatic Society visited McDonalds at Yeadon to publicise their show Singin' in the Rain. Pictured, from left, are Melanie Beck, Anthony Gilmartin, Stephen Waite and Lisa Holmes.
7. Rawdon in 1997
Pupooils on the playground at Rawdon Littlemoor Junior School in January 1997. Photo: Roy Fox
8. Rawdon in 1997
Principals of Rawdon Amateur Operatic Society visited McDonalds at Yeadon to publicise their show Singin' in the Rain. Pictured, from left, are Melanie Beck, Anthony Gilmartin, Stephen Waite and Lisa Holmes.
9. Rawdon in 1997
Crematorium technicians Robert Brown (left) and Matt Walsh arranging flowers in the chapel at the Rawdon Crematorium ahead of an open day in September 1997. Photo: Mel Hulme
10. Rawdon in 1997
Ted Clements (left), technical director, and Alan Duttine, joint managing director, of Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd pictured in August 1997. Photo: Justin Lloyd
11. Rawdon in 1997
Rawdon CC of the Aire and Wharfe League pictured in May 1997. Pictured, back from left, Greg Johnson, Gary Walker, Andrew Sugars, Darren Murray, Peter Smith and Tom Sumpner. Front, Craig Walsh, Bruce Percy (captain), David Whittaker and Bob Chadwick. Photo: Roy Fox
12. Rawdon in 1997
Volunteers tidy up the churchyard at St Peter's Church in July 1997. Pictured, from left are verger Jean Grimshaw, husband and tree officer Raymond and church warden Eric Thornton. Photo: Peter Thacker