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

37. Rothwell
Tony Parkin of Rothwell CC pushes the ball away for a single against Highbury CC in May 1999. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

38. Belle Isle
Helping launch the anti-speeding campaign in January 1999 are motorcycle officers PC John Beevor and Inspector Michael Green. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson

39. Morley
Youngsters enjoy the traditional Punch and Judy show at Morley Carnival in June 1999. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson

40. Hunslet
The launch of fundraising for a Millennium garden and bowling green by The Access Committee for Leeds, at the Mariners Resource Centre in October 1999. Pictured, from left, are Margaret Hayes (treasurer), Joan Saxton (deputy chair), David Litttlewood (chair), Andrew Higman (Barclays Bank) and Tim McSharry (secretary) admiring the model. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

41. Hunslet
Brian Swales who was retiring after 50 years service at the Schneider electrical group. Pictured in October 1999. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

42. Hunslet
Hunslet Eagles Junior football team pictured in July 1999. | Matt Griggs/UNP Photo: Matt Griggs/UNP


