Pub, shops, restaurants, local sport, fundraising and landmarks are all featured in this nostalgic rewind to life in the town during the decade. Community spirit burns bright in this collection of photos plucked from the YEP archive. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 14 of the best photos take you back to Dewsbury and Batley in the 1980s YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Birstall in the 1990s
Do you remember Sofia's Bakery? Pictured is managing director Brendalyn Henderson in October 195. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
2. Birstall in the 1990s
Landlord of The White Bear David Clarkson is pictured in March 1996 with a photo montage of the 1932 English Rugby League tour of Australia that was found in the basement of the pub. | Richard Moran Photo: Richard Moran
3. Birstall in the 1990s
Owners of the Pet Shop on Bond Street, Mary Hanson and her daughter Angela post notices about their missing cat Lucky, nicknamed The Lord Mayor of Birstall, who had disappeared. Pictured in April 1996. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Birstall in the 1990s
Lottery winners, from left, Andrew Harper, Mandy Firth, Yvonne Firth and Irene Firth celebrating at Camelot offices in Birstall in January 1998. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
5. Birstall in the 1990s
February 1998 and Joseph Roberts admires his name written in Chinese by calligraphy artist Mary Tang at Bagshaw Museum as part of the Chinese New Year celebrations. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
6. Birstall in the 1990s
Did you ever shop here back in the day? The Bargain Trader on Bradford Road. Pictured in May 1998. | Richard Hainsworth Photo: Richard Hainsworth