Seacroft, Cross Gates, Whitkirk, Garforth, Kippax, Temple Newsam, Methley and Allerton Bywater 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: 47 photos to take you back to east Leeds in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
31. East Leeds in 1998
Full colour... as a large display of Rhododendrons bring Temple Newsam to life in May 1998. Photo: Gary Longbottom
32. East Leeds in 1998
Yorkshire Evening Post Mega Bingo winner Doreen Howson from Garforth is presented with her £1,000 win by Mike Jenkins, manager of Mecca Bingo Club in Crossgates. Photo: Graham Lindley
33. East Leeds in 1998
Gladiators host Ulrika Jonsson meets young fans after opening The Pocket Phone Shop in the Crossgates Shopping Centre in January 1998. Photo: Mel Hulme
34. East Leeds in 1998
Charles Payne with sporting youngsters after receiving his new bike at Kippax Welfare and Social Club in December 1998. He is pictured with mum Barbara. Photo: Mel Hulme
35. East Leeds in 1998
The scene at Leeds Blood Centre in Seacroft as donors Colin Ash and Phil Sunderland give their blood. Photo: Graham Lindley
36. East Leeds in 1998
Kippax Welfare winners celebrate winning Leeds Sunday League Raftery Cup final in April 1998. Photo: Steve Riding