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

25. Rothwell in the 1990s
Jim Higgins, a conservation volunteer for BTCV (British Trust For Conservation Volunteers) displays the declining traditional craft of hedgelaying to an ancient hedgerow at Royds Lane in Rothwell. Pictured in December 1995. Photo: James Hardisty

26. Rothwell in the 1990s
Babies George Edward Garrett (left) and Amy Ruth Holroyd take part in a new scheme at Rothwell Library to encourage pre-school reading in June 1997. Photo: Justin Lloyd

27. Rothwell in the 1990s
Headteacher Kevin Jones surveys the fire damage to the school hall at Royds School in December 1996. Photo: Mel Hulme

28. Rothwell in the 1990s
Retired midwife Joyce Marshall from Rothwell tries on her hat ready for the Royal Garden Party she was due to attend in July 1999. Photo: Mark Bickerdike

29. Rothwell in the 1990s
Joe Geekie with his son Joseph enjoying a ride on a roundabout at Springhead Park in June 1997. Photo: Graham Lindley

30. Rothwell in the 1990s
This is Rothwell's Gilbert Jarman, aged 100, admiring his 'Legion d'Honneur' medal bestowed on him by France during a remembrance ceremony at Wakefield Town Hall in October 1999. Photo: Justin Lloyd


