They rewind to 1997 and showcase photo memories from a year in the life of a town which boasted everything from a champion chippy through to publicans showing off their pot bellied pet. This photo gallery also includes images from the town's Gala as well as familiar faces and local stories making the headlines. READ MORE: 16 photo memories from Cookridge and Horsforth in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

19. Horsforth in 1997
Lollipop man David Bollon, at work outside Westbrook Lane Primary School in June 1997. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

20. Horsforth in 1997
Retiring headteacher David Lofthouse with some of his pupils at Newlaithes Junior & Infant School in July 1997. Photo: Mel Hulme

21. Horsforth in 1997
Three of the pupils of Westbrook Lane Primary School who won a national needlework competition. Pictured, from left, are Philippa Bradley, Jennifer Gaunt and Katie McInnes. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

22. Horsforth in 1997
The newly-refurbished Stanhope Drive Youth Centre was reopened. Pictured, from left, are Zoe Kirk, Jason Kirk, Matthew Lewis, Danielle Rigby, Thomas Rigby, Anthony Lewis and David Walls. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

23. Horsforth in 1997
A regal wave from Horsforth Gala Queen, Sophia Peat in August 1997. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

24. Horsforth in 1997
Clowning around on the West End Primary School float at Horsforth Gala in August 1997 are Ellie Stephenson and Alistair Rhodes. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

