This was the scene at Morley Leisure Centre in 1996 as scores of children took the plunge for the YEP's Swimsafe campaign swimming event. Elsewhere pigeons were the talk of the town during a 12 months which featured a devastating fire at a school in the community. Enjoy these photo memories showcasing a year in the life of LS27. READ MORE: 14 photo memories of Morley in 1999 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Morley in 1996
These lads were Benidorm-bound for a four-day stag do with Lee Mullins (centre) who was getting married. They are pictured leaving their local The Miners Arms in May 1996. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Morley in 1996
Morley Leisure Centre hosted the YEP Swimsafe event in March 1996. Pictured, from left, are Bryony Lockwood, Sophie Hutchison, Heather Williams and Faye Barnett. Photo: Mel Hulme
9. Morley in 1996
Ex-Emmerdale star Jean Rogers was at Newlands Primary in March 1996 to help pupils rehearse for their performance in a show called 'I Believe' being staged at the City Varieties. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
10. Morley in 1996
These eight intrepid AA. men based at the Morley depot were preparing tom undertake a six day 4,000 mile drive across Europe for the Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund. Photo: Peter Thacker
11. Morley in 1996
Players from Hunslet & Morley Schools RL who have been selected to play for England Schools RL in France. Back: Derek Harper, David Riley, Steven Campbell, Gary Smith. Front: Karl Pratt and Scott Rhodes Photo: Justin Lloyd
12. Morley in 1996
Five generations of a Morley family. Pictured is Elizabeth Noble with her daughter Betty Dickinson, grand daughter Gillian Bairstow, great grand daughter Jane Bairstow and great, great, grandchild Katie, three weeks. Photo: Mel Hulme