Cross Gates, Garforth, Kippax, Methley, Seacroft and Swillington are all featured in this rewind to 1996, 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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8. East Leeds in 1996
A new outdoor nature garden was opened at Swillington Primary School in December 1996. Some of the pupils are pictured in the garden with a dragon made from an old tree by Sven McLean of the Lower Aire Valley Project Groundwork Trust. Pictured, from left, are Jennifer Wallwork, Alistair Wbster, Oliver Doubtfire and Fiona Lindley. Photo: Roy Fox
9. East Leeds in 1996
Pictured is 'Seacroft Rock', a band put together at East Leeds High School in July 1996. Photo: Peter Langford
10. East Leeds in 1996
Inside Leonards on Crossgates Road in November 1996. Photo: Roy Fox
11. East Leeds in 1996
The remains of a World War Two anti aircraft battery at Garforth pictured in September 1996. Photo: Gary Longbottom
12. East Leeds in 1996
Some of the smart bungalows at Cliff Top Park at Garforth pictured in July 1996. Photo: Mel Hulme