A champion chippy is one of 29 mouth-watering memories served up in this gallery of photos from 1997. The images, plucked from the YEP archive, are sure to evoke memories from a generation of Horsfordians who called LS18 home back in the day. Shops, pubs, restaurants and annual community events as well as stories making the local headlines are fall under the spotlight. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Horsforth in 1997
Waterlogged grass verges on Broadway in February 1997 had householders calling for action. Pictured is resident Eileen Walker with Coun Chris Townsley. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme

8. Horsforth in 1997
This is Julia Canning who was celebrating winning a place at the Royal Ballet School in March 1997. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

9. Horsforth in 1997
April 1997 and firefighters were called out to deal with a blaze at Clariant UK Ltd in Horsforth. | YPN Photo: YPN

10. Horsforth in 1997
Emma Gordon was celebrating after scooping five trophies at the Horsforth Music and Drama Festival. | YPN Photo: YPN

11. Horsforth in 1997
Horsforth Arts Show spring exhibition was being staged at the studio on Back Lane. Pictured is member Mary Shallcroft admiring some of the work. | YPN Photo: YPN

12. Horsforth in 1997
Ken Faulkes and Barbara McLaren outside Horsforth Central Methodist Church in April 1997. | Peter Langford Photo: Peter Langford


