Community spirit shines though in this gallery focusing on 1997 although LS19 was a postcode with its fair share of challenges. Your YEP highlighted the challenging conditions endured by pupils and staff at a primary school in the village. It was a 12 months which featured celebrations, sporting success and a focus on a star of the future. Enjoy these memories charting a year in the life of Rawdon and its residents. Spotted anyone you know? READ MORE: 15 photo memories of Yeadon and Rawdon in 1999 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Rawdon in 1997
Rawdon Primary School pupils enjoyed help from a visiting artist David Johnson (right) with their project Britain since the 1930s. Also pictured is pupil Rachel Eames. Photo: James Hardisty
14. Rawdon in 1997
One of the crowded teaching areas for four and five year olds at Rawdon Littlemoor Junior School. Photo: Roy Fox
15. Rawdon in 1997
Rawdon cricket team pictured in June 1997. Back, from left, is Darren Murray, Jamie Davey, Chris Brown, Godfrey Evans, Andrew Sugars and Andy Bastow. Front, from left, is Gary Tipper, Bob Chatwick, Bruce Percy, Craig Walsh and David Whittaker. Photo: Justin Lloyd
16. Rawdon in 1997
Rev Max Wigley looks up at the fire damage roof of St John's Church in Rawdon after a small blaze fire started in June 1997.
17. Rawdon in 1997
Rawdon Old Boys AFC of the West Riding County Amateur League ;pictured in March 1997. Back row, from left, are Stephen Stanhope, Lee Parr, Kevin Gilkes, Gary O'Connor, David Gilkes, Trevor Thorpe, Nathan Crocker, Gareth Reynolds. Front, from left, are Darren Aurton, Andy Sellars, Joe McPhee, Paul Ayres, Stuart Clarke and Lee Poole. Photo: Peter Thacker
18. Rawdon in 1997
Bronte House School pupils, from left, Helen Wittrick, Jessica Cholmondely and Zoe Connell rehearse in February 1997 ahead of a Festival of Music for Schools being held in Harrogate. Photo: Steve Riding