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
19. Morley in 1996
Beverley Hugill helps customer Anne Tomlinson try on some large sized shoes at Medissa Shoes on Queen Street in October 1996. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
20. Morley in 1996
This is weightlifter and poet Elizabeth Mountain pictured at Bruntcliffe High School in December 1996. Photo: Mel Hulme
21. Morley in 1996
This is Churwell Lions U-9s football team who were celebrating success in November 1996. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
22. Morley in 1996
Does this fitness centre look familiar? It is Healthy Options Gym pictured in March 1996. Photo: Peter Langford
23. Morley in 1996
This is Shane Bullers from Morley who was featured in YTV programme Adam's Family Tree. Photo: Mel Hulme
24. Morley in 1996
A fire officer surveys the damage done to Morley High in December 1996 after a fire tore through the school. Photo: Roy Fox