The year was 1996 and these photos showcase bags of community spirit thanks to annual events in the town's entertainment calendar including Otley Carnival, Otley River Festival, Otley Show and the Victorian Fayre. They also turn the spotlight on the town's thriving local sport scene with football, rugby union and cricket all featured as well as Otley Sailing Club and Otley Rhythmic Gymnastics Club. Enjoy these photo gems celebrating 12 months in the life of the market town. This was Otley in 1996. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 21 unseen photos of Otley through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
. Otley in 1996
Enjoy these photo memories of Otley in 1996. PIC: Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
. Otley in 1996
May 1996 and Otley Show steward Nora Hawkins from Leathley admires one of the novelty cakes on display. Photo: Steve Riding
. Otley in 1996
June 1996 and pictured clowning around at Otley Carnival is PC Chris Neal, Lynette Hodge and TC Steve Kirkland. Photo: James Hardisty
. Otley in 1996
December 1996 and pictured is Otley Social Reserves who played in the Harrogate and District League. Photo: Steve Riding
. Otley in 1996
December 1996 and pictured is artist Celia Chamber who looks over some of the work from members of Otley Arts Club who held an exhibition at the Westgate Arcade. Photo: James Hardisty
. Otley in 1996
This is Pam White who made porcelain dolls from a workshop in the town. Photo: Peter Thacker
. Otley in 1996
October 1996 and pictured is Otley Town AFC who played in Division 1 of the West Riding County Amateur League. Photo: Peter Thacker
. Otley in 1996
Were you shopping here in October 1996? The town's Westgate Arcade. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
. Otley in 1996
October 1996 and urgent roof repairs were needed at Otley Parish Church. Pictured is the vicar Rev. Ian Rodley, who was preparing for a deluge if the target was not met. Photo: Mel Hulme
. Otley in 1996
April 1996 and members of the Buttercross Bells held a weekend of dance in Otley. They are pictured near Wharfe Meadows Park. Photo: James Hardisty
. Otley in 1996
November 1996 and your YEP went inside Simon Poot Golf Centre at Otley Golf Club. Photo: Peter Thacker
. Otley in 1996
February 1996 and three teams from Otley Rhythmic Gymnastics Club were celebrating after winning gold medals at the Rhythmic Gymnastics British Group Championships. Photo: Roy Fox
. Otley in 1996
November 1996 and demolition work started on Dawsons Mill. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
. Otley in 1996
December 1996 and pictured is Otley Town crier Paddy Steval. Photo: James Hardisty
. Otley in 1996
Grumbleweed and local farmer Graham Walker samples a burger with Victoria Lister, a member of the Askwith Young Farmers, in Otley on British Beef Day in October 1996. Photo: Mel Hulme
1. Otley in 1996
May 1996 and Otley Show steward Nora Hawkins from Leathley admires one of the novelty cakes on display. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
2. Otley in 1996
June 1996 and pictured clowning around at Otley Carnival is PC Chris Neal, Lynette Hodge and TC Steve Kirkland. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
3. Otley in 1996
December 1996 and pictured is Otley Social Reserves who played in the Harrogate and District League. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
4. Otley in 1996
December 1996 and pictured is artist Celia Chamber who looks over some of the work from members of Otley Arts Club who held an exhibition at the Westgate Arcade. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
6. Otley in 1996
This is Pam White who made porcelain dolls from a workshop in the town. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker