This was the scene at Morley Leisure Centre in 1996 as scores of children took the plunge for the YEP's Swimsafe campaign swimming event. Elsewhere pigeons were the talk of the town during a 12 months which featured a devastating fire at a school in the community. Enjoy these photo memories showcasing a year in the life of LS27. READ MORE: 14 photo memories of Morley in 1999 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Morley in 1996
Dejected fans in The New Inn pub after England lost to Germany on penalties in the semi-final of Euro 96. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
14. Morley in 1996
The name of this street in Morley was being auctioned in June 1996. The road runs off Wesley Street in parallel to Queens Street. Photo: Bruce Greer
15. Morley in 1996
Denise and Charlie Burton, the husband and daughter of the late Beryl Burton look at the surroundings on Wesley Street were a memorial was planned to be built in her memory. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
16. Morley in 1996
Did you get your hair cut here back in the day? Pictured is manager Mark Betts and some of the staff at Philips Hair Salon within Asda's Morley store. Photo: Roy Fox
17. Morley in 1996
Morley who played in Central Yorkshire League Division 1. Back: Chris Smith, Phil Lamb, Andy Ward, Ricky Blackledge, Adam Larkin, Aaron Bradley. Front: Mick Roberts, John Hyde, Richard Winn, Paul Kinder, John Dale. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
18. Morley in 1996
This is Patricia Chappell who ran Nemesis modelling agency in Morley. She is pictured in August 1996 with models Jenni Wainwright and Paul Sultana. Photo: Charles Knight