26 superb photos take you back to south Leeds in 1996

These photos chart a year in the life of south Leeds and its residents in the mid-1990s.

Published 10th Sep 2022, 04:45 BST

Updated 26th Nov 2023, 13:59 BST

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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

37. South Leeds in 1996

Members of the four triumphant football teams at Clapgate Primary School in Belle Isle in July 1996. Pictured, from left, are Scott Murgatroyd (U-8s), Dane Waugh (U-11s), Karl Featherstone (U-9s) and Danny Needham (U-10s). Photo: Mark Bickerdike