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

31. Middleton
The big clean up was underway after a fire at Middleton Leisure Centre in June 1999. Pictured is Gareth Williams, Leeds City Council sports division group manager, surveying the damage. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

32. South Leeds in 1999
Do you remember Middleton lollipop lady Jayne Young? She is pictured in June 1999. Photo: Steve Riding

33. Middleton
A schoolgirl attending Middleton Park School failed in her High Court bid in January 1999 to challenge the closure of what has been dubbed "the worst school in Britain". | John Giles Photo: John Giles

34. Hunslet
Do you remember Hunslet St Joseph's Primary School cook Renee White? She is pictured with pupil Daniela Diclemente in October 1999. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

35. Tingley
Mark Dillworth, right, from the Friends of Hesketh Lane Recreation Ground with some of the local children enjoying the new play area in July 1999. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

36. Hunslet
Plans were revealed to merge Hunslet Hawks and Bramley RL. Hawks chairman Graham Lyles is confronted by an angry supporter at a meeting held at South Leeds Stadium in October 1999. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson


