Beeston, Hunslet, Middleton, Belle Isle, Morley, Churwell, Gildersome, Drighlington, Tingley and Rothwell are all featured in this rewind to 1998, 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: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. South Leeds in 1998
Enjoy these photo memories from around south Leeds in 1998. Photo: Mel Hulme
2. South Leeds in 1998
Morley High headteacher Dr Roland Walker and two of the school's dinner ladies, Patricia Williams (left) and Gillian Parnell in the newly-refurbished dining hall in December 1998. Photo: Keith Lawson
3. South Leeds in 1998
Rugby star Jason Robinson signs autographs at his old school in Hunslet Carr in June 1998. Photo: Keith Lawson
4. South Leeds in 1998
Did you buy a car from here back in the day? The forecourt at M.B. Motors in Drighlington in September 1998. Photo: Barry Henson
5. South Leeds in 1998
Part of the memorial to Morley cyclist Beryl Burton OBE in Beryl Burton Gardens in October 1998. Photo: Mike Cowling
6. South Leeds in 1998
South Leeds Conservative Club A-team pictured in November 1998. From left are Philip Baldwin, Tony Biggart, Andy Hatfield, Dave Lucas and Damian Hatfield. Photo: Justin Lloyd