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

43. Morley
Residents on Zoar Street blocked the road in a protest over cars using it as a rat run. Pictured in April 1999. | Paula Solloway Photo: Paula Solloway

44. Churwell
Frank Sinatra impersonator and barber Phil Fryer looking smooth in his performing outfit. He is pictured in March 1999. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson

45. Tingley
Leeds City Council were unhappy with the banner being displayed outside Tingley Methodist Church on Westerton Road in October 1999. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols

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Share your memories of south Leeds in 1999 with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Matt Griggs/UNP Photo: Matt Griggs/UNP


