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

13. Birstall in the 1990s
Two children who attended the "Underwater World " day at Oakwell Hall Country Park in February 1999. Pictured are Michael Sowden and Nicola Johnson checking on some fish from the Oakwell Hall ponds. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom

14. Birstall in the 1990s
Carys and Phillipa Farrow, model dresses from the last century at "A Hundred Years of Fashion" Show at Oakwell Hall in May 1999. | YPN Photo: YPN

15. Birstall in the 1990s
Snooker player Jason Prince who made 147 break at Birstall Conservative Club. Pictured in March 1999. | Mike Cowling Photo: Mike Cowling

16. Birstall in the 1990s
Showcase Cinema reopened after a refurbishment in May 1999. Pictured, from left to right, are Lorraine German and Delyth Sammuel at the opening night of Notting Hill. | YPN Photo: YPN

17. Birstall in the 1990s
Birstall St Pats pictured in February 1999. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

18. Birstall in the 1990s
June 1999 and Star Wars fans turned out in force in Toys R us at midnight to buy the latest film's merchandise. | Ross Parry Photo: Ross Parry


