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
13. Rothwell
Pictured looking at the new specially designed archway to mark the latest section of the South Leeds Heritage Trail in October 1997, are the Lord Mayor of Leeds Coun Linda Middleton, centre, with blacksmith David Poskitt, art teacher Susan Hickes and Rodillian School pupil Karen Evans. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
14. Middleton
Minnows Swimming Class members, from left, Ben Grimwood, Christopher Tucker, Carl Furnsides and Robin Davies set off in a back stoke race at Middleton Leisure Centre in October 1997. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
15. Beeston
Gwen Bate, centre, from Ontario, Canada, a former pupil of Bewerley Street Girls School with some of her old school friends on a visit in .May 1997. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
16. Hunslet
Karen Hunter gets to grips with computer technology with the help of Leeds Library and Information Services who were running the BBC 'Computers Don't Bite' campaign at The Wellington pub. Pictured in May 1997. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
17. Beeston
Beeston's Original Cowboys line dancing team pictured in April 1997 after reaching the semi-finals of the British Line Dancing Championships. Back, from left, are Mike Ashcroft and Jamie Bentley. Middle, from left, are Julie Clarkson, Helena McCormack and Diane Handley. Front, from left, are Donna Clarkson, Karen Taylor and Claire Handley. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
18. Tingley
Walter Townend at the site of memorial at Tingley in March 1997 put up in honour of seven airmen who died in Halifax bomber crash 52 years ago in the surburb. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker