They rewind the clock right back to 1997 to showcase the stories and people making the news in the heart of the suburb. The photos celebrate a sense of community and the familiar - from street scenes and landmarks through to community groups, schools and local businesses. They are sure to evoke a sense of pride and belonging spark memories for those who called Cross Gates home at the end of the 1990s. READ MORE: Fascinating photos showcase life in Crossgates during the 1940s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Cross Gates in 1997
Cross Gates Twins and Toddlers Club celebrated their first birthday in July 1997. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

8. Cross Gates in 1997
The sales team at Staintons estate agents on Austhorpe Road in March 1997. Pictured Janet Ellis (area valuer) Giselle Ledgard, Jackie Hollingworth, Pat Dobson, David Pank, Andrew Milnes, Emma Field and Lisa Milsted. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

9. Cross Gates in 1997
April 1997 and staff members of Halifax Property Services planned a sponsored walk to raise money for charity. | YPN Photo: YPN

10. Cross Gates in 1997
November 1997 and this is Cross Gates resident Malcolm Jackson who was unhappy after a firework which came through his garage roof. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

11. Cross Gates in 1997
Inside Crossgates Shopping Centre in December 1997. | YPN Photo: YPN

12. Cross Gates in 1997
Inside Chorleys printers in January 1997. Special project workers were preparing Halifax transfer documents for posting to thousands of the building society members. | YPN Photo: YPN

