Roundhay, Thorner, Alwoodley, Moortown, Shadwell and Wetherby 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: 36 photos to take you back to north Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP NEWSLETTERS: Sign up for free news and sport emails
7. North Leeds in 1997
November 1997 and Kathleen Horton of Horton and Hollander on Wetherby High Street is pictured with Tinky-Winky, a teletubby she was going to auction with the funds going towards her local church at Spofforth. Photo: Gary Longbottom
8. North Leeds in 1997
Leeds Rugby Union player Mike Shelley held at coaching session with pupils at Roundhay School in January 1997. Photo: Mel Hulme
9. North Leeds in 1997
Runners put their best foot forward when Race For Life was held at Roundhay Park in May 1997. Photo: Steve Riding
10. North Leeds in 1997
Walkers set off from Roundhay School on the Great Hip and Knee Walk, a one-mile walk around Roundhay Park, in June 1997. Photo: Third Party
11. North Leeds in 1997
Match action from the Leeds Sunday League clash between Oakwood Athletic and Woodies in September 1997. Woodies goalkeeper Berni Gilmore pinches the ball clear of Oakwood Athletic striker Chris Best. Photo: Steve Riding
12. North Leeds in 1997
Enjoy these photo memories from around north Leeds in 1997. PIC: Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox