Beeston, Belle Isle, Middleton, Morley, Tingley and Rothwell are all featured in this rewind to 1996, 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: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
31. Belle Isle
A charity football match featuring former Leeds United and Bradford City players was held at South Leeds Stadium to mark the opening of a new 11-a-side all weather pitch in July 1996. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
32. Morley
Shoppers in Morley market pictured in December 1996. | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
33. Middleton
Now hear this! Pensioners at Middleton Park Court sheltered home were unable to play their favourite bingo game in April 1996 after burglars stole the PA system used to announce the numbers. They were appealing to YEP readers to provide a new system. Pictured is Marion Carson tries to make do with a bull-horn. Marion, together with her mother, Narener Bickerdike, standing at back, were events organisers for residents. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
34. Belle Isle
Instructor Tracey Burdon, left, teaching the legs, tums and bums class at South Leeds Stadium in December 1996. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
35. Beeston
All Aboard the Beeston Express with Thomas the Tank Engine at Beeston Library in April 1996. | Keith Allison Photo: Keith Allison
36. Rothwell
Do you remember Val Goldthorpe and her husband Rob? They were licensees of the Coach & Horses pub on Commercial Street. They were celebrating in December 1996 after the watering hole was nominated Community Pub of the Year. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker