Gildersome and Drighlington are separated by just one mile along the A58 yet remain fiercely independent and proud in their own right. This gallery, using images plucked from the YEP archive, turn back the clock to the 1990s. They showcase community pride as well as local sporting prowess, charity, school life and those stories making the news headlines from back in the day. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. Gildersome in the 1990s
Gildersome paramedic Andy Bolton who delivered his own daughter. He is pictured with wife Maxine, son Jonathan with baby Amanda. Pictured in March 1997. Photo: Peter Thacker
20. Gildersome in the 1990s
Gildersome teenager Edwin McClarty plays his tuba at Leeds Central Library as part of a music day in June 1996. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
21. Drighlington in the 1990s
Brenda Teet and Gillian Lewyckyj battle through the snow on their way to work at Drighlington Primary School in November 1996. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
22. Gildersome in the 1990s
Gildersome captain, Yakub Valli, points out one of the damp patches on the pitch marked out for their game against Batley which had to be abandoned in June 1997. Photo: John Chambers
23. Gildersome in the 1990s
Gildersome CC who played in Division 1 of the Central Yorkshire League pictured in May 1996. Back row, from left, are Matthew Barnes, Richard Kinder, Tony Martin, Mick Varley, Ian Webster and Andy Balmforth. Front row, from left, are Steve Wolfenden, Jeff Nicholson, Tony Pickersgill, Russell Beal and Nigel Hargreaves. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
24. Gildersome in the 1990s
Hayley Sharp of Gildersome Primary School takes a shot at goal during the F.A. football initiative held at Cross Hall Junior School in Morley. Pictured in May 1999. Photo: Mark Bickerdike