Garforth, Seacroft, Cross Gates, Whitkirk, Kippax, Temple Newsam and Allerton Bywater are all featured in this rewind to 1999, 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: 36 photos to take you back to east Leeds in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. East Leeds in 1999
Enjoy these photo memories from around east Leeds in 1999. Photo: YPN
2. Kippax in 1999
Two local children enjoy the award winning Kippax Park in February 1999. The 19 acre site has been transformed using local unemployed people. Photo: Steve Riding
3. Kippax in 1999
Newsagent Colin Eastwood was retiring in January 1999 after 50 years. Photo: Mel Hulme
4. Cross Gates in 1999
Young heart transplant patient Bethany Griffin celebrate her first birthday at home with her mum Louise Rockcliffe in October 1999. Photo: Claire Lim
5. Seacroft in 1999
Eileen Dixon, headteacher at Beechwood Primary School, was retiring in December 1999 after 13 years at the helm. Photo: Justin Lloyd
