Youngsters held the demonstration to save Quarry Park in Yeadon after Leeds City Council have removed all but one piece of the play equipment. The year was 1997 and Yeadon was a town with plenty to celebrate. A local firm treated its staff to a party to remember while a Yeadon family was celebrating a football pools windfall. Elsewhere the Carnival proved a hit while Benton Park had appointed a new headteacher. These photos celebrate 12 months in the life of the town. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 27 photo memories of Otley in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Yeadon in 1997
There was a wrangle between Cablemedia and Yorkshire Electricity over street lights on The Steep. Pictured is Coun Moira Dunn (left) explaining the problem to resident Kathleen Greenwood. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
14. Yeadon in 1997
Yeadon FC in October 1997. Pictured is Gary Vento, Mick Firth, James Whiteley, Gary O'Conner, Richard Deakon, Andy Williams, Lee Baker. Front: Frank Vento, Trevor Payne, Paul Wright, Tony Vento, Rick Worrall and Tommy Doneghue. Photo: Justin Lloyd
15. Yeadon in 1997
Does this headteacher look familiar? It's Anne Clarke pictured in October 1997 after being appointed head at Benton Park. Photo: James Hardisty
16. Yeadon in 1997
Olympic hopeful Debbie Flood was taking part in a sponsored rowing machine session to raise cash towards her training expenses. She is pictured with her dad John at Yeadon's Manor Leisure and Fitness Club in June 1997.
17. Yeadon in 1997
February 1997 and pictured is David Wild, temporary head at South View Junior School, with some of his pupils. Photo: Roy Fox
18. Yeadon in 1997
January 1997 and St Peter and St Paul Primary was facing issues with overcrowding. Pictured is inside one of the classrooms. Photo: Steve Riding