Hunslet, Beeston, Belle Isle, Middleton, Morley, Churwell, Rothwell and Tingley 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: 26 photos to take you back to south Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
31. Beeston
Job seekers for the new White Rose Centre Shopping Centre pictured in January 1997. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
32. Tingley
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? Tingley's Wahid Tandoori restaurant pictured in November 1997. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
33. Beeston
Beeston Primary School were preparing to stage Yanomamo', a musical about the people of the Amazon rainforest commissioned by the World Wide Fund for Nature. Pictured is pupil Emma Coyne dressed as a monkey for the rehearsal at the school in July 1997. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
34. Morley
Workmen start to raise the Beryl Burton Arch into place on Queeen Street in November 1997. | Charles Knight Photo: Charles Knight
35. Middleton
Actress Tracey Shaw, who played Maxine in Coronation Street, opened the Ridings Housing Association Show Homes in the Acres at Middleton in February 1997. | YPN Photo: YPN
36. Beeston
Dougal the dog fends off two Showstoppers robbers, Bernard Kelly,, left, and Ken Eagleton at Beeston from escaping with the loot which will be handed over to Wrose animal charity. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby