They rewind to 1999 and showcase bags and bags of community spirit in a suburb celebrating the present as well as looking to the future. Pupils at a primary school in LS11 came together to launch a playground scheme aimed at stop all squabbles between students. Young Beeston Juniors footballers celebrated cup final success at Elland Road while basketball and rugby league stars visited the community. And locals came together to celebrate Christmas at The Tommy Wass pub. This was Beeston in 1999. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: Memories of lost Leeds pubs in Beeston, Holbeck and Cottingley LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Beeston in 1999
March 1999 and this building on Barkly Road was in the news after a teenage boy fell 20ft through a skylight whilst playing on the roof. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd

8. Beeston in 1999
Welliphant joined children from Crossflatts Park Primary for their sponsored walk for Kosovo in May 1999. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

9. Beeston in 1999
Beeston Juniors celebrate after winning the U16s Leeds and District FA Minor Cup final at Elland Road in May 1999. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

10. Beeston in 1999
May 1999 and Leeds Central by-election candidate, Hilary Benn visited the launch of 'Beeston in Bloom' with Cabinet Minister Baroness Jay. They are pictured with local resident John Robinson. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

11. Beeston in 1999
Leeds Rhino Michael Wainwright puts pupils through their paces at Greenmount Primary in July 1999. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

12. Beeston in 1999
This is Dave Shortall of City South private car hire who was left devastated in August 1999 after his portakabin office was burnt out. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty


