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
7. Kippax in 1999
Joe Cooper and Caitlin Beever hold their smart cards in the new library at Ash Tree Primary School in September 1999 which was opened by MP Colin Burgon. Photo: Keith Lawson
8. Kippax in 1999
AA call worker Wendy Bray working from the small bedroom at her home in Kippax in September 1999. Photo: Gary Longbottom
9. Kippax in 1999
Four pupils at Brigshaw High School - Laura Hoult and Kimberley Singleton. Nicola Singleton and Vicki Riel - painted the inside of Swillington Brownies hut in October 1999 as part of a Lifestyle scheme run by West Yorkshire Police. Photo: James Hardisty
10. Allerton Bywater in 1999
Pupils at Allerton Bywater Primary won an environment award in January 1999. Pictured, from left, are Emma Kent, Adam Fairhead, Christopher Longthorpe and Laura Smith working on seeing how water journeys from the reservoir to the home. Photo: Gary Longbottom
11. Garforth in 1999
Thierry Dumouchel puts the finishing touch to one of the Easter egg creations in March 1999 which he was selling from his popular Garforth patisserie. Photo: Mike Cowling
12. Kippax in 1999
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? Dawat indian restaurant pictured in March 1999. Photo: Justin Lloyd