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
37. Morley in 1997
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? The Maharajah restaurant in Morley pictured in November 1997. Photo: Richard Hainsworth
38. Middleton in 1997
Middleton Arms of the Leeds Sunday League pictured in December 199. Back row, from left, are Craig Priestley, Martin Ellis, Gary Boyes, James Cunningham, Steve Quigley, Julian Vollans and David Bills. Front row, from left, are Johnny Valente, Russell Bradley, Shane Hammill, David Meeson, Roger Daniel Craig Ballantyne and Paul Bills. Photo: Steve Riding
39. Middleton in 1997
Ian Major is pictured playing the preacher and Keith Jackson playing Tom Tinker the clown in Middleton Park High School's production of Taking Our Time in February 1997. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
40. Middleton in 1997
The aftermath of a fire at Throstle Lane Mini Mart in July 1997. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
41. Hunslet in 1997
Hunslet Old Boys who played in the Yorkshire Old Boys League pictured in October 1997. Back row, from left, are Richard Kirwin, Graham Andrews, Paul Thorpe, Neil Fox, Gavin Rhodes, Paul Lockey and Loz Cromack. Front rwo, from left, are Steve Johnson, Chris Mabbott, Dean Duncan, Carl Sharman (captain), Steve Edwards and Simon Tetley. Photo: Peter Thacker
42. Middleton in 1997
Young Edward Ellis with the Fat Controller on the foot plate of Middleton Light Railway's Thomas the Tank Engine, who was 100 years old on New Years Day. Photo: Justin Lloyd