These photos turn back to the clock to celebrate life in LS21 throughout a 12 months which feature memories from the town's weekly market as well as the annual Otley Show, Otley Carnival, Otley Transport Extravaganza, Victorian Fair and Christmas lights switch-on. These photo gems also include some local landmarks, familiar faces and local stories making the news. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 19 of the best photos from Otley Show during the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Otley in 1997
Enjoy these photo memories of Otley in 1997. Do you recognise anyone? | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
2. Otley in 1997
Year ten GCSE Child Development Studies students at Prince Henry's are livened up baby Douglas Ellis in June 1997. He is pictured with mum, English teacher Sian Ellis. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
3. Otley in 1997
The disused paddling pool at Otley near the children's play area next to the River Wharfe. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
4. Otley in 1997
Otley residents meet councillors and officials in May 1997 to discuss a proposed new housing development in the Wharfe Street area of the town. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
5. Otley in 1997
This is Otley's own Ewan Brown in November 1997 with a tankard he received from Royal Mail for being the postman of the month. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Otley in 1997
Helen Oxley and her dog Lucy celebrate the PDSA's 80th birthday with staff at their shop in Otley. Also pictured are Jean Richens, Jean Payne, Beverley Wharrier and Jane Currie. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd