It brings together 12 months of memories from Middleton in 1997, a year which the south Leeds community stood tall and proud. Pictured above is Jackie Mudd who could remember some 1,500 drinks requested by customers from behind the bar at The Middleton Arms. It was also a year which the future of Lakeside Cafe at Middleton Park was under the spotlight. Enjoy these photo memories plucked from the YEP archive which celebrate life in LS10. READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

7. Middleton in 1997
Do you remember the Lakeside Cafe in Middleton Park? Pictured is Hazel Webster in October 1997. Photo: Mel Hulme

8. Miggy in 1997
Ian Major playing the preacher and Keith Jackson playing Tom Tinker the clown in Middleton Park High's production of Taking Our Time in March 1997. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

9. Miggy in 1997
Children collected musical instruments at Leeds Co-op at Benyon House, Middleton as part of its 'Music for Schools' scheme. Pictured are Louise Norberry, Natalie Collins, Corinne Dyer, Adam Ramoth and Matthew Lee. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

10. Miggy in 1997
Pupil Oliver Kelly, pictured with one of the angling instruments after a presentation at Clapgate Primary School in Belle Isle. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox

11. Miggy in 1997
A new children's play area at Middleton Park was opened by the Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun Linda Middleton. She is pictured with Emily Barran trying out a new ride. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

12. Middleton in 1997
Youngsters took part in the Middleton Park Challenge which involved stamina, observation and the ability to work as a team. Pictured is Richard Foster during a timed event. Photo: James Hardisty


