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

19. Birstall in the 1990s
Whitbread Inns north east finance manager, John Houghton, third right, is seen presenting licensees Helen Gill, front centre, and James Ludbrook, back centre, and their staff with a customer service award at a special presentation at the Pheasant on Geldard Road. Pictured in July 1999. | Third Party Photo: Third Party

20. Birstall in the 1990s
Charlotte with owner Christine Heald winner of the Best Bitch Award at the 'Fun Dog Show' in Oakwell Hall Park. Pictured in September 1999. | Paula Solloway Photo: Paula Solloway

21. Birstall in the 1990s
Andrew and Christopher Birkenshaw from band 'Playground', perform during a charity gig at the Hare & Hounds to raise money for the road traffic victims charity 'Road Peace'. Pictured in July 1999. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

22. Birstall in the 1990s
Linda Evans demonstrates marzipan making. during 150th anniversary of Charlotte Bronte's Shirley novel celebrations at Oakwell Hall museum in October 1999. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

23. Birstall in the 1990s
Jim Atkins branch director of Lloyds TSB Wakefield group who had donated £10,000 to Bumpy Ltd (Birstall Urban Motorcycle Project) for a set of specialist tools. He is pictured with Carl Roberts, left, and Gareth Douglas. Pictured in November 1999. | YPN Photo: YPN

24. Birstall in the 1990s
Rev Paul Knight, right, and church warden Ray Gallagher with the St George's flag at St Peter's Church. Pictured in October 1999. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme


