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
37. Middleton
Young Chloe Bottom meets Postman Pat and his cat Jess at Middleton Railway in May 1997. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
38. Morley
Did you enjoy a meal here back in the day? The Maharajah restaurant in Morley pictured in November 1997. | Richard Hainsworth Photo: Richard Hainsworth
39. Middleton
Middleton Arms of the Leeds Sunday League pictured in December 199. Back row, from left, are Craig Priestley, Martin Ellis, Gary Boyes, James Cunningham, Steve Quigley, Julian Vollans and David Bills. Front row, from left, are Johnny Valente, Russell Bradley, Shane Hammill, David Meeson, Roger Daniel Craig Ballantyne and Paul Bills. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
40. Middleton
Ian Major is pictured playing the preacher and Keith Jackson playing Tom Tinker the clown in Middleton Park High School's production of Taking Our Time in February 1997. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
41. Middleton
The aftermath of a fire at Throstle Lane Mini Mart in July 1997. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
42. Hunslet
Hunslet Old Boys who played in the Yorkshire Old Boys League pictured in October 1997. Back row, from left, are Richard Kirwin, Graham Andrews, Paul Thorpe, Neil Fox, Gavin Rhodes, Paul Lockey and Loz Cromack. Front rwo, from left, are Steve Johnson, Chris Mabbott, Dean Duncan, Carl Sharman (captain), Steve Edwards and Simon Tetley. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker