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

25. Cross Gates
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? Sorrento restaurant and wine bar on Kingswear Parade. Pictured in April 1999. | Richard Hainsworth Photo: Richard Hainsworth

26. Cross Gates
Crossgates Shopping Centre hosted a Future of TV demonstration in August 1999. Pictured is expert Lucy Florentin demonstrating the technology to shoppers. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

27. Cross Gates
Parents turned out in force for a public meeting to discuss the future of Cross Gates Primary School. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme


29. Colton
Colton who were celebrating after winning the Leeds and District FA Jubilee Cup in April 1999. They beat Highwood Hotel 1-0 at Farsley Celtic's Thorstle Nest ground in the final. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

30. Allerton Bywater
Plans for a Millennium village divided opinion. Pictured in September 1999 is objector Alan Wadsworth, looking forward to an action group putting their case. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson


