The images from 1997 showcase a range of landmarks, sporting triumphs, the best of the arts and culture as well as school life and highlight some of the stories making the local news headlines over the 12 months. Each photo has been curated from the YEP archive. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: The story of a rocky road that took more than 40 years to finish YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. Dewsbury in 1997
Four new Australian signings at Dewsbury RL in February 1997. Back: Brendan Williams and Darren Winmill. Front: Brett Patterson and Stephen Newton. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
14. Dewsbury in 1997
A toy wonder weekend was held at Dewsbury Museum in March 1997. Pictured is museum officer Richard Butterfield showing a antique model mechanical fairground wheel to young Edmund Pollard. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
15. Dewsbury in 1997
March 1997 and club secretary, Ian Holmes, puts the finishing touches to model of Dewsbury Station for the Dewsbury and District Annual Model Railway Fair. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
16. Dewsbury in 1997
Dewsbury Easter Fun Day was held in April 1997. Leanne Ockenden and sister Toni had their faces painted. They are pictured with Easter bunny, Amanda Sheldon, manageress at Dewsbiry's Famous Army Stores. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
17. Dewsbury in 1997
Members of the Swanstons Batley and Dewsbury Amateur Boxing Club were looking forward to moving to new premises in the former Dewsbury Moor WMC from their dilapidated quarters on Vulcan Road in March 1997. Photo: Peter Thacker
18. Dewsbury in 1997
Robert Ward tests the sounds of the new Christian radio station at Dewsbury Gospel Church in March 1997. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby