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
13. Garforth
Pictured with a vandalised 'spring rabbit' ride in the play area off Ninelands Lane in August 1999 are, from left, Laura Lister, Anna Lakin, Rachael Cairns and Alison Boyd. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
14. Seacroft
Pupils from Asket Hill Primary School were preparing to stage the Wizard of Oz in July 1999. Pictured, from left, are Rebecca Wardle, Clare Gorman, Matthew Bell, Lauren Price and Sarah Dobson. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
15. Colton
Colton Primary School pupils Ashley Cavanagh, left and Oliver Bateman look at the seeds that they have collected and that they will plant for new trees in the YEP-backed Millennium forest. Pictured in October 1999. | Claire Lim Photo: Claire Lim
16. Cross Gates
December 1999 and residents on The Avenue were planning a Millennium party to remember. Pictured are some of the children involved, from left, Jennifer Dunwell, Jake Burke, Harriett Darcy, Amy Darcy, Kalli Darcy, Sophie Barrass, Natalie Barrass, Rebecca Barrass, James Pickles and John Pickles. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
17. Garforth
Garforth Community College students celebrate A level success in August 1999. Pictured are Melanie Maddison, Hannah Roberts and Samantha Kell. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
18. Whitkirk
Pupils from Whitkirk Primary, who are taking part in the YEP Books For Schools Competition, read in the schools grounds. Pictured, from left, are Aimee Fawcett, Daniel Raper, Sean Free and Sophie Welham. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd