The diggers were ripping up the pitch in 1997 at McLaren Field, the former home of Bramley RLFC, after the land was sold for housing development. The 'Villagers' had played at the ground since 1965 during which time they won the BBC2 Floodlit Trophy in 1973, the first silverware in their proud history stretching back to 1879. McLaren Field had also been the scene of the club's highest ever win, a 52-17 demolition of Doncaster in a Yorkshire County Cup first round tie in September 1974. They were playing their home games at Headingley. All change of a different kind was played out on national TV for neighbours in Bramley. They agreed to take part in do-it-yourself home improvement show Changing Rooms. Elsewhere Bramley Carnival proved a success and milkmen in LS13 joined the fight against crime. Enjoy these photos showcasing a year in the life of Bramley in 1997. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 12 photo memories of Bramley in 1998 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
7. Bramley in 1997
Laura Woodhead carries out a transaction for Jordaine Kirk as pupils at Sandford Primary as part of a Yorkshire Bank initiative.
8. Bramley in 1997
Paul Brown was onea of a number of milkmen using mobile phones to report crime they see on their rounds. Photo: Justin Lloyd
9. Bramley in 1997
David Shillito, who rescued a lady from her smoke filled house, was recognised for his bravery with a commendation at Bramley Fire Station.
10. Bramley in 1997
Neighbours Jennie Knight (left) and Sue Barran swapped houses for 48 hours and decorated each others living rooms for BBC2 interior design challenge programme Changing Rooms. Photo: Justin Lloyd
11. Bramley in 1997
The band 'Phobia' playing to pupils at Victoria Park in July 1997. Photo: Justin Lloyd
12. Bramley in 1999
Malandra Burrows, better known to millions as Emmerdale's Kathy Glover, visited Thurston's at Bramley to officially open the bakery's new 1 million extension. Photo: Peter Thacker