It was a decade the LS12 community had a smile on its face thanks to achievements in school, local sport and beyond. This packed gallery features faces you may remember and turns the spotlight on stories making the news as well as celebrating community pride and spirit. READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Armley, Wortley and Farnley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Farnley in the 1990s
Alec Williams reads to pupils from Farnley Park, who were taking part in a Literacy Summer School at Borders Bookshop in the city centre. The scheme was designed to give children who start at the school in September a boost in their English skills. | Matt Griggs/UNP Photo: Matt Griggs/UNP

8. Farnley in the 1990s
July 1997 and Farnley Park High was burying a time capsule to mark the completion of a new school building. Pictutred with the capsule in front of the new block is David Thompson. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

9. Farnley in the 1990s
New Farnley's Riva Bingo Club hosted a fundraising concert in December 1999 in aid of the Yorkshire Evening Post Healthy Bones 2000 Scanner Appeal. Pictured on stage are Step by Step who entertained with a special 45 minute performance. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley

10. Farnley in the 1990s
Local resident and organiser Carl Wise (right) and Coun Malcolm Bedford admire a new plaque on Farnley's war memorial in December 1999. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

11. Farnley in the 1990s
This is Nick Goodwin pictured with rotting meat dumped next to his stables in New Farnley in March 1999 which council chiefs will not remove. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

12. Farnley in the 1990s
Three pupils from Farnley Park High School helped to sponsor a dog at the Canine Defence League in Eccup. Pictured, from left, is Danny Mc Cleland, Claire Popple and Adam Howarth with sponsored dog Max. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty


