Beeston, Hunslet, Middleton, Belle Isle, Rothwell, Morley, Churwell and Tingley are all featured in this rewind to 1997, a year in community spirit burned bright. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, feature shops, pubs, restaurants, sports teams as well as a raft of familiar faces and stories making the news during the 12 months. Spotted anyone you remember? 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
Middleton Park Rangers who took part in the "Gold Cup' five-a-side tournament at South Leeds Stadium in June 1997. Back row from left, are Paul Cutler (manager), Adrian Tenant, Chris Booth and Les Clay. Front row, from left, are Adrian Ballantyne, Robert Smith, Darren Buttery and Wayne Clynes. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
8. Beeston
Beeston triplets, from left, Alice Holmes, Doris Kingston and Gladys Caress were celebrating their 70th birthday in June 1997. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
9. Beeston
Landlord Paul Seddon raising a glass outside his pub, Blooming Rose on Burton Row | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
10. Morley
Youngsters at Morley High sold personal attack alarms and other items in September 1997 to raise funds for crime prevention devices to be fitted to OAP's homes in the town. They are pictured with Frank Bradbury, left, Supervisor Crime Prevention Fitting and Peter Scott, Crime Prevention Officer. From left are Hannah Thorpe, Carrie Sadler, Juliet Stead, Katy Barraclough and Kelly Williams. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
11. Belle Isle
Pupils from Merlyn Rees High School, winners of the Pulse Rock Challenge, perform their play Be Your Best, with leading cast members. Pictured are Vicky Barrass (middle) and Justin Hayward who play Romeo and Juliet. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
12. Hunslet
Firefighters at Hunslet Fire Station with two new state-of-the-art appliances in October 1997. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox