Workmen start to raise the Beryl Burton Arch into place on Queen Street while a former MP had a street named after him in the town. This was Morley in 1997, a year which also featured a farewell to a well known bobby and the dawn of a new era for the old Peel Street Market. Enjoy these photo memories plucked from the YEP archive charting 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 1997
The Loft nightclub in Morley which was the scene of a devastating fire in April 1997. Photo: Justin Llloyd
8. Morley in 1997
A £60,000 refurbishment of Scatcherd Park play area was completed in February 1997.
9. Morley in 1997
Morley Town FC pictured in January 1997. The team played in the West Riding County Amateur League. Their captain was Alan Beck. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
10. Morley in 1997
Staff from Harrwood Services Group in Morley were taking part in the Race For Life at Roundhay Park. Pictured are Debbie Glynn, Fran Townsend, Sue Ellam, Lyn Taylor, Claire Ross, Debbie Rose, Danielle Hemmings, Gail Robinson-Connolly. Photo: Graham Lindley
11. Morley in 1997
Owzat, teammate! Stand-in umpire John Hyde with his Morley CC teammate Chris Smith, who he gave 'out' during a game against Townville in May 1997. Photo: Mel Hulme
12. Morley in 1997
May 1997 and pictured is the only remaining mill chimney in Morley. Photo: Jim Moran