Hunslet, Middleton, Belle Isle, Beeston, Morley, Churwell, Gildersome, Drighlington, Tingley and Rothwell are all featured in this rewind to 1999, 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: 37 photos to take you back to south Leeds in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Beeston
Beeston Hill Primary School were celebrating after receiving a very good report from Ofsted inspectors. Pictured, from left, are Jack Doyle, Eric Whitehouse (head teacher), Lucy Smith and Hollie Holdsworth-Watson. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
8. Beeston
Members of the South Leeds Live at Home Scheme pictured at St Andrews Methodist Church in August 1999. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
9. Hunslet
Children from Hunslet Hall Early Years Centre helped launch a new road safety campaign in September 1999 by dressing up as crossing patrol officers. Pictured, from left, are Zoe Fawcett and Danny McDevitt. From right are John Duke and Abby Goodyear. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
10. Churwell
Retired farmer Fred Graham looks at his entry in the Churwell Post Office Millennium Community Diary in September 1999. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
11. Rothwell
Faye Sheldrake, Ashleigh Ollivant and Stephanie Dalton who were on Helen Lamb School of Dance float for the Rothwell Carnival parade in July 1999. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
12. Beeston
Dave Shortall, of City South private car hire in Beeston, with his burnt-out portakabin office. Pictured in August 1999. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty