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: 39 photos to take you back to south Leeds in 1997 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
31. South Leeds in 1998
Lollipop lady Kate Stone who helped pupils cross the road outside Victoria Primary in Morley was celebrating in February 1998 after winning a 12 month extension to her contract after a campaign from parents and pupils at the school to keep her on. Photo: James Hardisty
32. South Leeds in 1998
Part of the memorial to Morley cyclist Beryl Burton OBE in Beryl Burton Gardens in October 1998. Photo: Mike Cowling
33. South Leeds in 1998
Knit one purl one. More than 100 sixth form students at Morley High took part in a sponsored knit at the school in April 1998 to raise funds for the Arthritis Research Campaign. Pictured are students James Tracey and Deborah O'Donnell taking part. Photo: Mel Hulme
34. South Leeds in 1998
Rothwell Athletic, who played in the West Yorkshire League, in February 1998. Pictured, back row from left, are Iain Kitchen (assistant manager), Paul Kaye, Stuart Baldwin, Tim Lowe, Chris Dews, Paul Kelly, Simon Portrey, Dave Amman and Alan Hunt (manager). Front row, from left, are Phil Wilson, John Sweeney, Peter Thornton, Phil Hart, Ian Boardman and Dave Ward. Photo: Justin Lloyd
35. South Leeds in 1998
An illuminating sight. Morley Christmas lights in November 1998. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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