Cross Gates, Garforth, Kippax, Whitkirk, Seacroft, Colton, Temple Newsam, Methley and Allerton Bywater are all featured in this rewind to 1997, 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: 36 photos to take you back to east Leeds in 1996 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. East Leeds in 1997
This Post Office on Ullswater Crescent in Halton, Moor was targeted by raiders in November 1997. Photo: Roy Fox
8. East Leeds in 1997
Kippax Colts B who took part in the Snickers Midnite League five-a-side competition at South Leeds Stadium in June 1997. Back row, from left, are Steven Hull (manager), Chris Stott, Alex Batley and Matthew Otley. Front row, from left, are Tom Ritchie, Richard Laycock (captain) and Kevin Robinson. Photo: James Hardisty
9. East Leeds in 1997
November 1997 and pictured is Leon Cowan (front) puts his colleagues at Seacroft Delivery Office through their paces, from left, Mick Reynard, John McKinnon, Katy Halpenny, Colin Deane and Brian Smith. Photo: Third Party
10. East Leeds in 1997
A fisheries team from the Environment Agency looking for fish in a draining lagoon at the opencast mine site at Swillington in November 1997. Photo: Gary Longbottom
11. East Leeds in 1997
Young autism sufferer Claire Copley from Allerton Bywater pictured in May 1997. Her dad's friend, Kevin Weaver, was preparing to do a solo triathlon to raise money to send Claire away for specialised treatment. Pictured is Claire and dad Tommy with Kevin and his bike. Photo: Mike Cowling
12. East Leeds in 1997
The Bishop of Leeds the Right Rev. David Konstant blesses the foundation stone the new St. Benerdicts Church in Garforth in October 1997. Photo: Charles Knight