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

7. Birstall in the 1990s
Octoebr 1998 and pictured is Fred Booth, left, general manager of Barcelona nightclub, with his staff who were handing out donor cards at the club. | YPN Photo: YPN

8. Birstall in the 1990s
Birstall who played in the Central Yorkshire League, pictured in May 1998. Back row, from left, are Paul Blakeley, Chris Hill, Scott Johnson, David Fozard, John Prentice and Eric Austin. Front row, from left, are Steven Nussey, Chris hosley, Dave Smith. Mark Inwood and Andrew Langley. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

9. Birstall in the 1990s
Birstall, of the Spen Valley League, pictured in November 1998. Back row, from left, are Shaun Jackson, John MacLead, John MacCulloch, Ian Hall, Chris Padgett and Darren Inman. Front row, from left, are Louis tHompson, Martin Trevett, Jamie Bennett, Daniel Crowther, Gav Teggert and Rob Ellis | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

10. Birstall in the 1990s
Road Safety chairman, Peter Sykes, promoting bike helmets in the town in December 1998. | YPN Photo: YPN

11. Birstall in the 1990s
Gez Marshall, who was on a job placement scheme helps to plant a mixed hedge row in the grounds of Oakwell Country Park. Pictured in January 1999. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

12. Birstall in the 1990s
Birstall's own Butlin's Redcoat Shane Carter with colleagues Cat Tozer, left, and Katie Roddy who were helping out at auditions to become a Butlin's Redcoat. Pictured in January 1999. | YPN Photo: YPN


