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
37. East Leeds in 1996
This mobile phone communication tower near Garforth was the talk of the town in September 1996. Photo: Charles Knight
38. East Leeds in 1996
East Leeds Amateur Rugby League U-10s are pictured with their coach Jon Miller (centre) and sponsors Les Barratt (left) and Kevin Worrall (right) in October 1996. Photo: Justin Lloyd
39. East Leeds in 1996
East Leeds RL club held a skills weekend for children aged between eight and 14 in August 1996. Pictured are U-8s to U-10s youngsters from Seacroft, Gipton and Crossgates starting their course. Photo: James Hardisty
40. East Leeds in 1996
Swillington Miners Welfare pictured in November 1996. The team played in the West Yorkshire League. Back row, from left, are Andrew Pigott, Kevin Murphy, Martin Barrett, Micky Pigott, David Glancy, Mark Walker (captain), John Coleman, Steve Hull and Paddy Galvin. Front row, from left, are Andrew Fox, Gavin Hanley, Graham Wallis, John Rodgers, Cathal Brown, Sean Finn and Gareth Curran. Photo: Peter Thacker
41. East Leeds in 1996
Members of the East Leeds Mini Comets majorettes before giving a display at the Seacroft Town Centre Spring Carnival in April 1996. Photo: Mel Hulme