Beeston, Belle Isle, Middleton, Morley, Tingley and Rothwell are all featured in this rewind to 1996, a year in community spirit burned bright. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Hunslet
Footballer Ryan Golden, left, captain of Hunslet Carr Primary U-10s stands with his teammates after being left without transport for away games since the school bus was stolen by heartless thieves. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
14. Rothwell
'Give Rothwell a skate park' was the no-nonsense message from these children who launched a petition for a skate park in the town in December 1996. Pictured, back from left, are Sean Stubbs, Richard Goodison and Ahron Tolly. Front , from left, are William Graham, Oliver Graham and Alex Henderson. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
15. Belle Isle
A three day football holiday course organised by Leeds Football Development Scheme was held at South Leeds Stadium in October 1996. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
16. Middleton
Coun Linda Middleton with pupils from Middleton High where she officially opened the school's new 'Trim Trail' in October 1996. Pictured, from left, are Steven Hirst, Katrina Brown, Gavin Gibbs and Kealey Tomkinson. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
17. Beeston
Brett Barnsdale of the 6th Beeston Beavers has a close look at the cake made to celebrate the 10th birthday of Beaver Scouts in May 1996. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
18. Beeston
Clive Mitten, director of Youth Works, together with Sally Davies, a project worker with Youth Works, look over the play area in Cross Flatts Park which was being refurbished in time for the visit of the Princess Royal in September 996. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker