The year was 1996 and these photos showcase bags of community spirit thanks to annual events in the town's entertainment calendar including Otley Carnival, Otley River Festival, Otley Show and the Victorian Fayre. They also turn the spotlight on the town's thriving local sport scene with football, rugby union and cricket all featured as well as Otley Sailing Club and Otley Rhythmic Gymnastics Club. Enjoy these photo gems celebrating 12 months in the life of the market town. This was Otley in 1996. Do you recognise anyone? READ MORE: 21 unseen photos of Otley through the years LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
19. Otley in 1996
October 1996 and Carol Heatley, head of RE at Prince Henry's Grammar is pictured with pupils Helen Spencer and Robert Lyon and religious artifacts used in lessons. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
20. Otley in 1996
August 1996 and pictured is Otley Town CC who played in Division 2 of the Leeds League. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
21. Otley in 1996
This is Caroline Bailey who in August 1996 was the only girl in an Otley school's cricket team. | YPN Photo: YPN
22. Otley in 1996
Landlord Vernon Marston tends to his floral display at The Bay Horse pub. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
23. Otley in 1996
August 1996 and the Black Horse Pirates from the Black Horse Hotel take part in the Otley River Festival. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
24. Otley in 1996
Sleep out by sixth form pupils at Prince Henry's Grammar to raise money for Shelter. Pictured in July 1996 are Louise Kitchen, Jonathan Marsh, Liz Neale and teacher Miss Anna Russell. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby