37 of the best photos take you back to east Leeds in 1997

Published 28th Jan 2023, 04:45 BST

Updated 16th Jan 2024, 16:10 BST

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These photo memories a year in the life of east Leeds and its residents at the back end of the 1990s.

Cross Gates, Garforth, Seacroft, Colton, Kippax, Methley and Swillington are all featured in this rewind to 1997, 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 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook