This trip down memory lane rewinds to showcase life around the town during the 1990s and turn the spotlight on a community which was proud to call LS26 home. Annual events such as Rothwell Carnival are in focus as well as local sports teams from Rothwell Athletic and Rothwell Town through to Rothwell CC. Local landmarks are also featured as well as pubs, shops and stories which were making the headlines 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

13. Rothwell in the 1990s
Pictured is Pat Hocking of Hooters Owl & Bird of Prey Sanctuary holding a buzzard which was flying as part of the entertainment at Rothwell Carnival in July 1999. Photo: James Hardisty

14. Rothwell in the 1990s
Rothwell Town who played in Division 2 of the West Yorkshire League pictured in November 1997. Back row, from left are Andy Leigh (manager), Ben Parker, Lee Poppleton, Mark Paul, Ian Tolan, Steve Thorp, Mick Allinson and Phil Oddy. Front row, from left, are Chris Paul, Steve Payne, David Ford, Ian Oldroyd, Richard Marshall and John Ford. Photo: Mel Hulme

15. Rothwell in the 1990s
Pupils at Rothwell Primary School enjoyed a book week in March 1996 and on the final day all dressed up as characters. Pictured is Daniel Harland dressed as Robin Hood. Photo: James Hardisty

16. Rothwell in the 1990s
July 1998 and Rothwell Library held 'The Magic Carpet Ride', a reading game aimed giving children an incentive to keep up their reading during the holiday period. Storyteller, librarian Chris Barber sets the scene for the game with children, back row from left, David Gould, Arron Kelly, Nathan Elliott, Ashleigh Baker and Kieran Marshall with Danielle Marshall at the front. Photo: Peter Thacker

17. Rothwell in the 1990s
The race is on: Luke Fairburn is in the lead on the go-kart track at Rothwell Carnival held at Springhead Park in July 1997. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

18. Rothwell in the 1990s
Millennium Bugs were crowned winners of the Rothwell Carnival floats in July 1999. Pictured are Jenna Whittle, Leah Oldroyd and Claire Marshall. Photo: James Hardisty


