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
31. East Leeds in 1996
Did you enjoy a drink in here back in the day? The Royal Oak in Methley pictured in December 1996. Photo: Richard Hainsworth
32. East Leeds in 1996
June 1996 and landlord Darryl Keenoy looks at a hanging basket which contains the nest of a Red Legged Partridge at The New Inn in Great Preston. Photo: Mel Hulme
33. East Leeds in 1996
Punters queue up to enter the National Lottery at the kiosk in the Crossgates Shopping Centre in January 1996. Photo: Giles Rocholl
34. East Leeds in 1996
Methley Cricket Club pictured in May 1996. Back row, from left, are Richard Smart, Lee Mills, Matt Moore, Michael Waite, Chris Leaf and John McHale. Front row, from left, are Peter Oldham, Alec Gilston, Kevin Rich, Neil Lockett and Steve Rowse. Photo: Justin Lloyd
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36. East Leeds in 1996
Did you enjoy a drink here back in the day? The Manston pub on Austhorpe Road in October 1996. Photo: Peter Thacker