Cross Gates, Garforth, Kippax, Methley, Seacroft and Swillington are all featured in this rewind to 1996, a year in community-spirit burned bright. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Seacroft, Swarcliffe and Whinmoor LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
25. Methley
Eileen Roberts is pictured with pupils from Methley Junior School and headteacher Mrs J.Reid, on her retirement after 37 years as a librarian at Methley Library. | Keith Allison Photo: Keith Allison
26. Kippax
Kippax Kippers synchronised swimmers pictured at Pontefract swimming pool in September 1996. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
27. Garforth
Former convict Frank Cook visited Garforth Community College in July 1996 to talk to a group of sixth form pupils. Pictured next to him are Kelly Maud, left, and Helen Holmes. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
28. East Leeds
East Leeds CC pictured in May 1996. Back row, from left, are Andrew Spencer, Allan Olbison, Simon Booth, John Dyson, Glenn Edwards and Paul Clarke. Front row, from left, are Martin Kent, Mark Olbison, Mark Heald, Neil Mellor and John Gahan. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
29. East Leeds
East Leeds Majorettes were left counting the cost in November 1996 after their coach was vandalised. | Keith Allison Photo: Keith Allison
30. Cross Green
Copperfields College opened in September 1996. Pictured are pupils with headteacher Andrew Hobbs. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker