The year was 1996 and these photos showcase bags of community spirit thanks to annual events in the town's entertainment calendar including Otley River Festival, Otley Show, Otley Carnival and the Victorian Fayre. They also turn the spotlight on the town's thriving local sport scene with football, rugby union and cricket all featured as well as Otley Sailing Club and Otley Rhythmic Gymnastics Club. Enjoy these photo gems celebrating 12 months in the life of the market town. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
19. Otley in 1996
November 1996 and Otley Civic Centre held its first open day to the public. Pictured is Dr Peter Sanderson, president of the Otley and District Photographic Society with Coun Sue Egan, leader of Otley Town Council. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
20. Otley in 1996
October 1996 and Carol Heatley, head of RE at Prince Henry's Grammar is pictured with pupils Helen Spencer and Robert Lyon and religious artifacts used in lessons. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
21. Otley in 1996
August 1996 and pictured is Otley Town CC who played in Division 2 of the Leeds League. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
22. Otley in 1996
This is Caroline Bailey who in August 1996 was the only girl in an Otley school's cricket team. | YPN Photo: YPN
23. Otley in 1996
Landlord Vernon Marston tends to his floral display at The Bay Horse pub. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
24. Otley in 1996
August 1996 and the Black Horse Pirates from the Black Horse Hotel take part in the Otley River Festival. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding