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
37. Dewsbury in 1997
West Yorkshire Police opened a community contact point at Chickenley Junior School. Pictured is community officer PC Stuart Pearson with pupils, from left, Lee Tindall, Amy Driver, Ashley Joy & Melissa Smith. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
38. Dewsbury in 1997
Dewsbury Moor Athletic pictured in October 1997 who played in Division 2 of the West Yorkshire League. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
39. Dewsbury in 1997
Staff picketed Dewsbury College protesting over redundancies in November 1997. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
40. Dewsbury in 1997
Members of the girls rugby league team at Westborough High School in November 1997. They are pictured with coaches Gayna Sutcliffe and Nicola Colloby. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
41. Dewsbury in 1997
Coronation Street star Liz Dawn is pictured in November 1997 at the opening of the Leisuretime amusement arcade at Market Place. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
42. Dewsbury in 1997
Motorcycle racer Jamie Whitham is pictured with Stella O'Sullivan of Dewsbury Moor. Stella won the chance to help Jamie switch on the town's Christmas lights in December 1997. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson